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

Barking in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barking in March
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barking

Plane

When flying to Barking, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barking departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Barking is called Barking, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Barking takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Barking, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Barking departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barking, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. The train station in Barking is called Barking, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Barking takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Barking

Airlines serving Barking

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barking

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Barking

Most booked hotels in Barking

Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
Travelodge London Barking
1 star
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£59+
Havering Guest House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£83+
Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£168+

Hiring a car in Barking

Hiring a car in Barking costs £30 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Barking costs £30 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.