Bus from Barking (London) to Plaistow (London)
2 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 05:18, last bus 00:38 (weekdays); night service N15 runs 00:50–05:03.
Next buses to Plaistow (London) as of 08:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Barking, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Go Ahead London | ~22 min | 160 | Sat 147 · Sun 129 | 05:18 | 00:38 | Barking Town Centre (Stop C) | Chargeable Lane (Stop BD) | — |
| N15 | Go Ahead London | ~13 min | 26 | Sat 33 · Sun 26 | 00:50 | 05:03 | Barking Town Centre (Stop C) | Chargeable Lane (Stop BD) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Barking on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Barking to Plaistow?
2 routes run directly from Barking to Plaistow: the 5 (Go Ahead London), the N15 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 5, 160 times each weekday — board at Barking Town Centre (Stop C) and get off at Chargeable Lane (Stop BD), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Barking to Plaistow?
Between 13 minutes on the N15 and 22 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Barking to Plaistow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:18 and the last around 00:38 — and night service N15 runs 00:50–05:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Barking to Plaistow?
London buses have a flat £1.75 fare with contactless or Oyster — the Hopper fare covers unlimited bus and tram changes within an hour, with daily caps. Cash isn't accepted.