The average train between Beckton and Croydon takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Beckton to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Beckton and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Custom House Station and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 7m • 2 changes


1h • 2 changes


1h 4m • 2 changes


1h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Croydon station via Custom House Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Beckton to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at East Croydon station.
The distance between Beckton and Croydon is 18.2 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to East Croydon via Custom House Station, Custom House, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 57 min.