What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Swanley?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Swanley is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Swanley?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Swanley is to drive which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead Town Centre and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Sidcup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Swanley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Barking to Swanley?

The distance between Barking and Swanley is 13 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Swanley without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Swanley without a car is to bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs £4 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Swanley?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Barking to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Swanley bus from?

Barking to Swanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Thamesmead Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Swanley train from?

Barking to Swanley train services, operated by c2c, depart from Barking station.

Train or bus from Barking to Swanley?

The best way to get from Barking to Swanley is to bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 13m and costs £4 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Barking to Swanley bus arrive?

Barking to Swanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station.

Where does the Barking to Swanley train arrive?

Barking to Swanley train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Barking to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Swanley is 19 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Barking to Swanley.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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Barking to Swanley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 233 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Barking to Swanley by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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Bus, line 233 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Stationbus Sl3
2. Take the bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 13m
£4–29
Line 51 bus, line 233 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Woolwich High Street to Sidcup Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 25m
£3–64
Train
1. Take the train from Barking to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 28m
£9–19
Drive 18.9 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Swanleycar 18.9 mi
24 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Swanleytaxi 18.9 mi
24 min
£45–60
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Blackfriars stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
1h 37m
£16–40

Barking to Swanley by bus

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Bartholomew Way Asda via Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station and Sidcup Station in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Swanley via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 1h 28m.

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