With a population of 61,000, Barking is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barking to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cristina's (8-10 north street) and DeRoya Lounge (2 North St) are great picks.
When flying to Barking, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barking departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Barking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Barking is called Barking, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Barking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles from Barking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Barking takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £199 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Barking costs £30 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barking is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.