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 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 Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Barking takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

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 Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Barking takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Barking

Airlines serving Barking

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Barking

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £199 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)
£58+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£63+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
Travelodge London Barking
1 star
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£58+
Havering Guest House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£83+
Harefield Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£173+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barking is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 82% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Barking is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.