What is the cheapest way to get from Beckton to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Charing Cross is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Beckton to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Charing Cross is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Embankment station via Tower Hill station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Beckton to Charing Cross?

The distance between Beckton and Charing Cross is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Beckton to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Beckton to Charing Cross without a car is to train and subway which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Beckton to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Beckton to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Charing Cross bus from?

Beckton to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kingsford Way station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Charing Cross train from?

Beckton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.

Where does the Beckton to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Beckton to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Beckton to Charing Cross train arrive?

Beckton to Charing Cross train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Tower Gateway station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Charing Cross is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Beckton to Charing Cross.

Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20699+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Beckton to Charing Cross - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Beckton to Charing Cross by train, subway, 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.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Tower Gatewaytrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Tower Hill station to Embankment stationsubway Circle / ...
38 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Charing Crossbus N551
52 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckton to Charing Crosstaxi 8.5 mi
24 min
£35–50
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Charing Crosscar 8.5 mi
24 min
£3

Beckton to Charing Cross by train and subway

1634Weekly Services

38 minAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Beckton, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Kingsford Way to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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