What is the cheapest way to get from London to Barking Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from London to Barking Riverside is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Barking Riverside?

The fastest way to get from London to Barking Riverside is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between London and Barking Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Barking Riverside. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Rivergate Centre via Vicarage Field Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between London and Barking Riverside?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Barking Riverside Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from London to Barking Riverside?

The distance between London and Barking Riverside is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

How do I travel from London to Barking Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from London to Barking Riverside without a car is to subway and bus which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £22.

How long does it take to get from London to Barking Riverside?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from London to Barking Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Barking Riverside bus from?

London to Barking Riverside bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where does the London to Barking Riverside bus arrive?

London to Barking Riverside bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Barking Town Centre station.

Can I drive from London to Barking Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Barking Riverside is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from London to Barking Riverside.

Where can I stay near Barking Riverside?

There are 19768+ hotels available in Barking Riverside.

London to Barking Riverside - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Barking Riverside by subway, bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Barking stationsubway District
2. Take the bus from Barking Station to Rivergate Centrebus El3 / ...
51 min
£6–21
Drive 11.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Barking Riversidecar 11.5 mi
28 min
£3–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Ilfordtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Rivergate Centrebus El1
1h 1m
£10–46
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Barking Riverside Pierferry Rb6 / ...
1h 13m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Barking Riversidetaxi 11.5 mi
28 min
£50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Town Centrebus N15
2. Take the bus from Vicarage Field Shopping Centre to Rivergate Centrebus El3 / ...
1h 15m
£3–81
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Hoveton Roadbus N1
2. Take the taxi from Hoveton Road to Barking Riversidetaxi
1h 31m
£37–132

London to Barking Riverside by subway and bus

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between London, England and Barking Riverside, England?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers operates a ferry from Embankment Pier to Barking Riverside Pier hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Rivergate Centre via Barking Town Centre and Vicarage Field Shopping Centre in around 1h 15m.

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