The average train between Woolwich and Beckton takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Beckton at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

19 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Beckton station via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.
Woolwich to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Woolwich Dockyard station.
Woolwich to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Beckton DLR Station.
The distance between Woolwich and Beckton is 3.6 km. The road distance is 9 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Dockyard to Beckton DLR Station via Custom House in around 17 min.