Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barking to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Barking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cristina's (8-10 north street) and DeRoya Lounge (2 North St) are great picks.

When to visit Barking

Barking in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barking in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Barking to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Barking takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Barking to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Barking takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Barking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Barking

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barking

Most booked hotels in Barking

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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£64+
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Travelodge London Barking
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£50+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£60+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Barking

Hiring a car in Barking costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Hiring a car in Barking costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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