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

Dagenham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dagenham

With a population of 108,368, Dagenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Dagenham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dagenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sasha's Kitchen (Wantz Rd) and The CEO Lounge (93 New Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dagenham

Dagenham in May
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dagenham in May
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dagenham

Plane

When flying to Dagenham, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dagenham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Dagenham is called Dagenham Dock, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dagenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 12 miles from Dagenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dagenham, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dagenham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Dagenham is called Dagenham Dock, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dagenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 12 miles from Dagenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,018 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,131 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,032 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dagenham

Most booked hotels in Dagenham

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Becontreelodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Premier Inn London Dagenham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£63+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£45+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£40+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Dagenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.17 and £21.56. The most frequently booked car type in Dagenham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Dagenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.17 and £21.56. The most frequently booked car type in Dagenham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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