Bus from Plaistow (London) to Barking (London)
2 direct routes · 17–27 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 01:04 (weekdays); night service N15 runs 01:12–05:59.
Next buses to Barking (London) as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Plaistow, 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 | ~27 min | 157 | Sat 146 · Sun 128 | 06:09 | 01:04 | Balaam Street (Stop BJ) | Barking Station (Stop K) | — |
| N15 | Go Ahead London | ~17 min | 30 | Sat 38 · Sun 30 | 01:12 | 05:59 | Balaam Street (Stop BJ) | Barking Station (Stop K) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Barking?
2 routes run directly from Plaistow to Barking: the 5 (Go Ahead London), the N15 (Go Ahead London). The most frequent is the 5, 157 times each weekday — board at Balaam Street (Stop BJ) and get off at Barking Station (Stop K), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Plaistow to Barking?
Between 17 minutes on the N15 and 27 on the 5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Plaistow to Barking?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 01:04 — and night service N15 runs 01:12–05:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Plaistow 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.