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

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Plumsteadtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Plumstead to Swanscombetrain train St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
    48 min
    £34–46

  2. Drive  16 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barking to Swanscombecar car 16 mi
    25 min
    £4–6

  3. Taxi, line 96 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    1h 40m
    £30–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barking to Swanscombetaxi taxi 16 mi
    25 min
    £70–90

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  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

There is no direct connection from Barking to Swanscombe. However, you can take the taxi to Plumstead then take the train to Swanscombe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Plumstead High Street / Plumstead Station, take the line 96 bus to Bus Station, then take the bus to Railway Station.

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