Barking travel guide
Barking Tourism | Barking Guide
You're Going to Love Barking
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.
When to visit Barking
How to Get to Barking
Plane
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.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Barking to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Barking is called Barking, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
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.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barking, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barking takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Barking
Where to stay in Barking
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barking
Most booked hotels in Barking
Hiring a car in Barking
Hiring a car in Barking costs £34 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 £17.83 and £23.77. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Barking, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.