There are 6 ways to get from Beckton to Russell Square by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Custom House StationDlr
- Take the train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Road StationElizabeth
37 min£9–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Aldwych / Drury LaneN551
50 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beckton to Russell Square8.7 mi
25 min£35–50Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Beckton to Russell Square8.7 mi
25 min£3–4Train, line 133 bus
- Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Bank Station / King William St to Drake Street133
45 minLine 129 bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Kingsford Way to North Greenwich Station129
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Drury Lane188
1h 54m£3–98
Beckton to Russell Square by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Russell Square is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Beckton to Russell Square is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £35 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Aldwych / Drury Lane. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Russell Square station. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Tottenham Court Road Station via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Beckton and Russell Square is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Beckton to Russell Square without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £11.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Beckton to Russell Square, including transfers.
Beckton to Russell Square bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kingsford Way station.
Beckton to Russell Square train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
The best way to get from Beckton to Russell Square is to train which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Beckton, England and Russell Square, England?
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Tottenham Court Road Station via Custom House Station and Custom House in around 37 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Kingsford Way to Aldwych / Drury Lane hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min.
- 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
Train from Beckton DLR Station to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Tottenham Court Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from Kingsford Way to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Bank Station / King William St to Drake Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
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 North Greenwich Station to Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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 Russell Square bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
Beckton to Russell Square train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Custom House Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Russell Square is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Beckton to Russell Square.
There are 20704+ hotels available in Russell Square.









