There are 4 ways to get from Beckton to Beckenham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Westferry DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Westferry DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 14m£5–11Drive 11.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beckton to Beckenhamcar 11.9 mi
29 min£3–5Line 129 bus, line 54 bus
- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Molesworth Streetbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Beckenham Junction Stationbus 54
1h 34m£5–67Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beckton to Beckenhamtaxi 11.9 mi
29 min£70–90
Beckton to Beckenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Beckenham is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Beckton to Beckenham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £70 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckton to Beckenham station. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Beckenham Junction Station via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at New Beckenham via Westferry DLR Station and Lewisham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Beckton and Beckenham is 12 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Beckton to Beckenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £5 - £12.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Beckton to Beckenham, including transfers.
Beckton to Beckenham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Kingsford Way station.
Beckton to Beckenham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
The best way to get from Beckton to Beckenham is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 54 bus, which costs £4 - £70 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Beckton, England and Beckenham, England?
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to New Beckenham via Westferry DLR Station, Lewisham DLR Station, and Lewisham in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsford Way to Beckenham Junction Station via Molesworth Street and Lewisham Centre in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Beckton DLR Station to Westferry DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
Train from Westferry DLR Station to Lewisham DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Kingsford Way to Molesworth Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Beckenham Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Beckton to Beckenham bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Molesworth Street station.
Beckton to Beckenham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Westferry DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Beckenham is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Beckton to Beckenham.
There are 2631+ hotels available in Beckenham.





