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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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.

When to visit Dagenham

Dagenham in May
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dagenham in May
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 195 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 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)
£43+
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Premier Inn London Dagenham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Tonyhomes
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£64+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£46+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £41 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £41 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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