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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Tower Gateway DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Beckton?

The distance between Charing Cross and Beckton is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Beckton without a car is to subway and train which takes 42 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Charing Cross to Beckton, including transfers.

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

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

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

Charing Cross to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Beckton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Beckton train arrive?

Charing Cross to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tower Hill station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Beckton?

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

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 19629+ hotels available in Beckton.

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

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

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Tower Hill stationsubway Circle / ...
2. Take the train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
42 min
£4–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Kingsford Waybus N551
57 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Becktontaxi 8.5 mi
24 min
£35–50
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Becktoncar 8.5 mi
24 min
£3

Charing Cross to Beckton by subway and train

1658Weekly Services

42 minAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9.3 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Kingsford Way hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 57 min.

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