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 25 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 25 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 John Wilson Street / Powis Street and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Eltham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Barking to Swanley?

The distance between Barking and Swanley is 12 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 line 161 bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £4 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m 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 John Wilson Street / Powis Street 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 line 161 bus and line 233 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £4 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £21 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Barking to Swanley bus arrive?

Barking to Swanley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Eltham Station / Sherard Road.

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 25 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, line 161 bus, and line 233 bus

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

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Line 161 bus, line 233 bus
best
1. Take the bus from John Wilson Street / Powis Street to Eltham Station / Sherard Roadbus 161
2. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
1h 11m
£4–53
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 27m
£10–20
Drive 18.9 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Swanleycar 18.9 mi
25 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Swanleytaxi 18.9 mi
25 min
£45–60
Line 96 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Plumstead Bus Garage to Home Gardensbus 96
2. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 477 / ...
1h 31m
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
£17–47

Barking to Swanley by bus

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Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a bus from John Wilson Street / Powis Street to Bartholomew Way Asda via Eltham Station / Sherard Road and Eltham Bus Station in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Swanley via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 1h 27m.

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