There are 6 ways to get from Beckton to Erith by 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Custom House StationDlr
- Take the train from Custom House to Abbey Wood
- Take the bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Winifred Road / The Ship229
42 min£10–27Line 474 bus, line 99 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to North Woolwich Free Ferry474
- Take the bus from Thomas Street to Walnut Tree Road99
1h 5m£3–41Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beckton to Erith13.3 mi
26 min£35–45Drive 13.3 mi
- Drive from Beckton to Erith13.3 mi
26 min£4–5Train
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to ErithLondon Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 25m£13–20Line 129 bus, line 180 bus
- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to North Greenwich Station129
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Winifred Road / The Ship180
1h 33m£5–41
Beckton to Erith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Erith is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Beckton to Erith is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Beckton station to Erith. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Walnut Tree Road via Thomas Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Erith. However, there are services departing from King George V. and arriving at Erith via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Beckton and Erith is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Beckton to Erith without a car is to train and bus which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £27.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Beckton to Erith, including transfers.
Beckton to Erith bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.
Beckton to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Arsenal station.
The best way to get from Beckton to Erith is to line 474 bus and line 99 bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £2 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Beckton, England and Erith, England?
You can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Walnut Tree Road via North Woolwich Free Ferry and Thomas Street in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erith every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Beckton DLR Station to Custom House Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Erith
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12–18
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–16
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–16
Bus from Beckton Bus Station to North Woolwich Free Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–12
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–12
Bus from Thomas Street to Walnut Tree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–29
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–29
Bus from Kingsford Way to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
Bus from Harrow Manorway / Abbey Wood Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
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 Erith bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Woolwich Free Ferry station.
Beckton to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Erith station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Erith is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Beckton to Erith.
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