Introduction
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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.

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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dagenham to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 50m 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 Avis, 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 £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 225 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dagenham to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 50m 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 Avis, 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 £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,207 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,312 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £172 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)
£41+
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Premier Inn London Dagenham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£67+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£39+
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Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£65+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 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 £15.83 and £21.10. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 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 £15.83 and £21.10. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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