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
£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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dagenham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

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 Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 10m.

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 Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dagenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dagenham takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Dagenham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dagenham

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dagenham

Average rates range from around £176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 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)
£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)
£43+
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Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£64+
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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 £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 £15.81 and £21.07. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dagenham costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 £15.81 and £21.07. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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