Introduction
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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
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dagenham in May
Estimated hotel price
£43
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dagenham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Dagenham is called Dagenham Dock, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dagenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 km from Dagenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Dagenham, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dagenham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Dagenham is called Dagenham Dock, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dagenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 km from Dagenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 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 £90 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)
£41+
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Premier Inn London Dagenham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£39+
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Best Western London Ilford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£43+
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Signature Hotel London
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£45+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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