What is the cheapest way to get from Balham to Beckton?

The cheapest way to get from Balham to Beckton is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balham to Beckton?

The fastest way to get from Balham to Beckton is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Balham and Beckton?

No, there is no direct bus from Balham to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Hildreth Street Market and arriving at Kingsford Way via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Balham and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Balham station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Balham station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Liverpool Street Station and Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Balham to Beckton?

The distance between Balham and Beckton is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.

How do I travel from Balham to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Balham to Beckton without a car is to subway and train which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Balham to Beckton?

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Balham to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balham to Beckton bus from?

Balham to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Hildreth Street Market station.

Where do I catch the Balham to Beckton train from?

Balham to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Balham station.

Train or bus from Balham to Beckton?

The best way to get from Balham to Beckton is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £10 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Balham to Beckton bus arrive?

Balham to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Balham to Beckton train arrive?

Balham to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Moorgate station.

Can I drive from Balham to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Balham to Beckton is 12 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Balham to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20544+ hotels available in Beckton.

Balham to Beckton - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Balham to Beckton by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Moorgate stationsubway
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Custom Housetrain
3. Take the train from Custom House to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
49 min
£11–29
Drive 12.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Balham to Becktoncar 12.1 mi
35 min
£3–5
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Balham station to Bank stationsubway Northern
2. Take the bus from Bank Station / Cornhill to Kingsford Waybus N551
1h 33m
£7–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balham to Becktontaxi 12.1 mi
35 min
£35–45
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Shadwelltrain Clapham Junction - Dalston Junction
2. Take the train from Shadwell DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 16m
£10–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hildreth Street Market to Charing Crossbus N155
2. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Kingsford Waybus N551
1h 55m
£4–35

Balham to Beckton by train

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Distance: 14.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Balham, England and Beckton, England?

You can take a train from Balham to Beckton DLR Station via Clapham Junction, Shadwell, and Shadwell DLR Station in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildreth Street Market to Kingsford Way via Charing Cross in around 1h 55m.

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