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How to get from Dartford to Barking by DLR, Tube and train?

By DLR, Tube and train

To get from Dartford to Barking in London, you’ll need to take one train line, one DLR line and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from West Ham station to Barking station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £8.10.

57min£8.10
Train - THAMESLINK
DLR - DLR
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    16 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Barking
    Ride to Tube station
    Barking
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Dartford to Barking in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Abbey Wood (London) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Whitechapel station to Barking station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £8.10.

61min£8.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood (London)
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Barking
    Ride to Tube station
    Barking
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dartford to Barking

The distance between Dartford, London and Barking, London is approximately 17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dartford to Barking by DLR, Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dartford

Dartford is located at Dartford, London and the nearest public transport station is Home Gardens, Dartford.

Train stations close to Dartford:

  • Slade Green

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Home Gardens, Dartford
  • Mill Pond Road, Dartford
  • Hanau Bridge (G)

Public transport stations close to Barking, London

Barking is located at Barking, London and the nearest public transport station is Vicarage Field Shopping Centre (EL).

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • Upney
  • East Ham
  • Barking

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Vicarage Field Shopping Centre (EL)
  • Vicarage Field Shopping Centre (EN)
  • Sunningdale Avenue (U)

By Tube and train

To get from Dartford to Barking in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Abbey Wood (London) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Whitechapel station to Barking station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £8.10.

61min£8.10
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    West Hampstead Thameslink
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood (London)
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Barking
    Ride to Tube station
    Barking
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dartford to Barking?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DLR, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dartford to Barking?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

  • Is there a direct train between Dartford and Barking?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one DLR line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dartford to Barking?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from West Hampstead Thameslink station near Dartford in Dartford to Woolwich Arsenal station. From there you’ll have to take one DLR line and one Tube line till Woolwich Arsenal station near Barking in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dartford to Barking by train, DLR and Tube?

    The total travel time between Dartford in Dartford and Barking in London by train, DLR and Tube is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dartford to get to Barking?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the West Hampstead Thameslink station near Dartford in Dartford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dartford and Barking?

    Get off the train at the Woolwich Arsenal station, which is closest to Barking in London.

  • How much is the total train, DLR and Tube fare from Dartford to Barking?

    The ride from Dartford to Barking costs £8.10.

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