There are 5 ways to get from Beckton to Kent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 55m£23–60Drive 43.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beckton to Kentcar 43.3 mi
51 min£11–16Line 262 bus, train, line 510 bus
- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Stratford Bus Stationbus 262
- Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510
2h 42mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Beckton to Kenttaxi 43.3 mi
51 min£190–230Line 129 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley South Stationbus 261
- Take the train from Bromley South to Lenhamtrain
3h 10m£21–89
Beckton to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Kent is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Beckton to Kent is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Lenham via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Beckton and Kent is 67 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.
The best way to get from Beckton to Kent without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Beckton to Kent, including transfers.
Beckton to Kent train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Kent train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Kent is 44 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Beckton to Kent.
There are 519+ hotels available in Kent.
What companies run services between Beckton, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Lenham via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bromley South to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Kingsford Way to Stratford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–22
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–22
Bus from Kingsford Way to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
Bus from Ashford International station to Loder Close
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bromley South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £190–230
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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