Barking travel guide
Barking Tourism | Barking Guide
You're Going to Love Barking
With a population of 61 000, Barking is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barking to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barking
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cristina's (8-10 north street) and DeRoya Lounge (2 North St) are great picks.
When to visit Barking
How to Get to Barking
Plane
When flying to Barking, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barking departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Barking to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Barking is called Barking, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Barking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Barking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barking takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 233 km.
Airlines serving Barking
Where to stay in Barking
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barking
Most booked hotels in Barking
Hiring a car in Barking
Hiring a car in Barking costs £33 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Barking is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf GTE or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.