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

The cheapest way to get from Erith to Barking is to bus which costs £3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Erith to Barking is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3.

Is there a direct bus between Erith and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maxim Road / The Ship and arriving at Thamesmead Town Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Erith and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erith and arriving at Plumstead. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Erith to Barking?

The distance between Erith and Barking is 6 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erith to Barking without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Thamesmead Town Centre takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Erith to Barking bus from?

Erith to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Maxim Road / The Ship station.

Where do I catch the Erith to Barking train from?

Erith to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.

Train or bus from Erith to Barking?

The best way to get from Erith to Barking is to bus which takes 24 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Erith to Barking bus arrive?

Erith to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Thamesmead Town Centre station.

Where does the Erith to Barking train arrive?

Erith to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plumstead station.

Can I drive from Erith to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Barking is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Erith to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

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Erith to Barking - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Thamesmead Town Centre229
24 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Erith to PlumsteadLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 19m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Erith to Barking16.9 mi
24 min
£40–55
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Erith to Barking16.9 mi
24 min
£5–7

Erith to Barking by bus

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Thamesmead Town Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 24 min. Stagecoach London also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Erith to Plumstead every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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