There are 4 ways to get from Beckton to Canning Town by bus, train, taxi or foot
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Recommended option
Line 300 bus
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Take the line 300 bus from Beckton, Kingsford Way to Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane
3 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Royal Victoria DLR Station
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Beckton to Canning Town
Walk
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Walk from Beckton to Canning Town
Beckton to Canning Town by bus
The bus journey time between Beckton and Canning Town is around 7 min and covers a distance of around 1 miles. Operated by London Buses, the Beckton to Canning Town bus service departs from Beckton, Kingsford Way and arrives in Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane. Typically 596 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Canning Town is to line 300 bus which costs £2 and takes 7 min.
The quickest way to get from Beckton to Canning Town is to taxi which costs £21 - £26 and takes 4 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beckton, Kingsford Way and arriving at Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beckton DLR Station station and arriving at Royal Victoria DLR Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Beckton and Canning Town is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Beckton to Canning Town without a car is to line 300 bus which takes 7 min and costs £2.
The line 300 bus from Beckton, Kingsford Way to Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Beckton to Canning Town bus services, operated by London Buses, depart from Beckton, Kingsford Way station.
Beckton to Canning Town train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
The best way to get from Beckton to Canning Town is to line 300 bus which takes 7 min and costs £2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £1 - £5 and takes 11 min.

- Distance: 1.6 miles
- Duration: 7 min
What companies run services between Beckton, England and Canning Town, England?
London Buses operates a bus from Beckton, Kingsford Way to Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Beckton DLR Station to Royal Victoria DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1 - £5 and the journey takes 11 min.

- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Beckton DLR Station to Royal Victoria DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1 - £5
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Oyster or Contactless Off Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Oyster or Contactless Peak Time Fare
- £2
- Cash Fare
- £5

London’s bus network covers Greater London with a 24-hour service, allowing you to take in the famous monuments and streetscapes from an iconic red double-decker bus. All London buses are all cashless, so you will need an Oyster card, Travel card or use contactless payment. You can also purchase a one-day bus-only pass from Tube stations. On the bus, you only need to touch on with your Oyster card (not off).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Beckton, Kingsford Way to Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport for London
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- £21 - £26
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
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 Canning Town bus services, operated by London Buses, arrive at Custom House, Mortlake Rd Prince Regent Lane station.
Beckton to Canning Town train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Royal Victoria DLR Station.
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