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
£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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dagenham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dagenham to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dagenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 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)
£68+
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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Spark by Hilton London Romford
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£68+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£44+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dagenham is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dagenham is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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