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How to get fromBarking to Swanleyby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Swanley by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barking to London Fenchurch Streettrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 21m
    £10–17

  2. Drive  18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barking to Swanleycar car 18.9 mi
    25 min
    £5–7

  3. Taxi, bus, line 233 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Thamesmead Town Centretaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thamesmead Town Centre to Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Stationbus bus Sl3
    3. Take the bus from Sidcup Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus bus 233
    1h 30m
    £36–66

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Swanleytaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    25 min
    £45–60

  5. Taxi, line 96 bus, line 477 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Plumstead Bus Garagetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plumstead Bus Garage to Home Gardensbus bus 96
    3. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Bartholomew Way Asdabus bus 477 / ...
    1h 52m

Barking to Swanley by train and foot

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Barking to Swanley via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 1h 21m.

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