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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Swanscombe is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Swanscombe is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Swanscombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Swanscombe station. However, there are services departing from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Swanscombe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plumstead and arriving at Swanscombe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Barking to Swanscombe?

The distance between Barking and Swanscombe is 11 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Swanscombe without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £13.

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

The train from Plumstead to Swanscombe takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Barking to Swanscombe bus from?

Barking to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Swanscombe train from?

Barking to Swanscombe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.

Train or bus from Barking to Swanscombe?

The best way to get from Barking to Swanscombe is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Barking to Swanscombe bus arrive?

Barking to Swanscombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barking to Swanscombe train arrive?

Barking to Swanscombe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Swanscombe station.

Can I drive from Barking to Swanscombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Swanscombe is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Barking to Swanscombe.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanscombe?

There are 2436+ hotels available in Swanscombe.

Barking to Swanscombe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Swanscombe by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plumstead to Swanscombetrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
27 min
£5–13
Drive 16 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to Swanscombecar 16 mi
24 min
£4–6
Line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Stationbus 96
1h 13m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Swanscombetaxi 16 mi
24 min
£40–50

Barking to Swanscombe by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Barking, England and Swanscombe, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Plumstead to Swanscombe hourly. Tickets cost £5–13 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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