The average train between Erith and Beckton takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Erith to Beckton. 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 Erith and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Beckton at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

18 min • 1 change

18 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Beckton station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
Erith to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
Erith to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at King George V DLR Station.
The distance between Erith and Beckton is 8.9 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a train from Erith to King George V DLR Station via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 15 min.