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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Barking is to line 700 bus and line 96 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Barking is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester station to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Barking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Plumstead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Rochester to Barking?

The distance between Rochester and Barking is 22 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Barking without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £12 - £18.

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

The train from Rochester to Plumstead takes 46 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Barking bus from?

Rochester to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Barking train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochester to Barking?

The best way to get from Rochester to Barking is to train which takes 46 min and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Rochester to Barking bus arrive?

Rochester to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Barking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Barking is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Rochester to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

There are 19161+ hotels available in Barking.

Rochester to Barking - 5 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Plumsteadtrain Rainham / ...
46 min
£12–18
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Stationbus 96
1h 36m
£3
Drive 25.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Barkingcar 25.9 mi
33 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochester to Barkingtaxi 25.9 mi
33 min
£85–110
Train via Stratford International DLR Station
1. Take the train from Rochester to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
49 min
£20–43

Rochester to Barking by train

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Rochester to Plumstead hourly. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 46 min. Southeastern also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station in around 1h 36m.

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