Introduction
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When to visit
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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
£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 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 Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, 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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dagenham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dagenham to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 20m 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

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, 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 (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Ilford Grand Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Premier Inn London Dagenham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Best Western London Ilford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£50+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£44+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Dagenham

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.45 and £21.93. 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, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.45 and £21.93. 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, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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