The average train between Islington and Beckton takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Islington 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 Islington and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Islington is at 2:19 PM which arrives into Beckton at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

28 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change

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28 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Islington to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Islington station and arriving at Beckton station via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Islington to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Farringdon Without station.
Islington to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Beckton DLR Station.
The distance between Islington and Beckton is 11.3 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a train from Farringdon Without to Beckton DLR Station via Custom House in around 25 min.