Bus from Little Heath (London) to Barking (London)
2 direct routes · 30–46 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 00:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Barking (London) as of 09:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Little Heath, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL3 | Go Ahead London | ~30 min | 98 | Sat 76 · Sun 50 | 05:10 | 00:00 | Little Heath (Stop E) | Barking Station (Stop H) | — |
| 173 | Stagecoach London | ~46 min | 96 | Sat 89 · Sun 68 | 05:17 | 23:51 | Little Heath (Stop E) | King Edwards Road Barking (Stop K) | Dagenham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Little Heath 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 173 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Little Heath to Barking?
2 routes run directly from Little Heath to Barking: the EL3 (Go Ahead London), the 173 (Stagecoach London). The most frequent is the EL3, 98 times each weekday — board at Little Heath (Stop E) and get off at Barking Station (Stop H), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Little Heath to Barking?
Between 30 minutes on the EL3 and 46 on the 173, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Little Heath to Barking?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 00:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Little Heath to Barking?
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.