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

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Gillingham is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Gillingham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckton station to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Thomas Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Canning Town DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Beckton to Gillingham?

The distance between Beckton and Gillingham is 35 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckton to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Beckton to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Gillingham bus from?

Beckton to Gillingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Thomas Street station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Beckton to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Beckton to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 700 bus, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Beckton to Gillingham bus arrive?

Beckton to Gillingham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Beckton to Gillingham train arrive?

Beckton to Gillingham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Gillingham is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Beckton to Gillingham.

Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1505+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Beckton to Gillingham - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 96 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Beckton to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 30m
£12–36
Line 96 bus, line 700 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thomas Street to Bus Stationbus 96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
2h 28m
£8–18
Drive 30.5 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Gillinghamcar 30.5 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckton to Gillinghamtaxi 30.5 mi
39 min
£75–90
Line 129 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Greenwich Stationbus 129
2. Take the train from Greenwich to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 22m
£8–77

Beckton to Gillingham by train

214Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Gillingham (Kent) via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Thomas Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 28m.

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