There are 5 ways to get from Strood to Barking by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Stratford International DLR Station
best- Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Ham DLR Stationtrain Dlr
44 min£13–41Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Stationbus 700
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Stationbus 96
1h 27m£6Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from Strood to Barkingcar 24.6 mi
30 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Strood to Barkingtaxi 24.6 mi
30 min£80–100Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Plumsteadtrain Rainham / ...
1h 14m£11–20
Strood to Barking by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strood to Barking is to line 700 bus and line 96 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Strood to Barking is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Strood to Barking. However, there are services departing from Strood and arriving at Barking via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Strood and Barking is 31 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Strood to Barking without a car is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 44 min and costs £12 - £45.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Strood to Barking, including transfers.
Strood to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Elaine Avenue station.
Strood to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Strood to Barking is to train via Stratford International DLR Station which takes 44 min and costs £12 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Strood, England and Barking, England?
You can take a train from Strood to Barking via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station via Bus Station in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Strood to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford International DLR Station to West Ham DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Rochester to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elaine Avenue to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Bus Station to Plumstead Road / Plumstead Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Strood to Barking bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Strood to Barking train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Barking is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Strood to Barking.
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