There are 6 ways to get from Erith to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Erith to Woolwich ArsenalDartford - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to King George V DLR StationDlr
17 min£4–6Line 180 bus
- Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal180
1h 7m£4–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erith to Beckton13.6 mi
27 min£35–45Drive 13.6 mi
- Drive from Erith to Beckton13.6 mi
27 min£4–5Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Abbey Wood Station229
- Take the train from Abbey Wood to Custom House
- Take the train from Custom House to Beckton DLR StationDlr
41 min£10–27Line 180 bus, line 129 bus
- Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to North Greenwich Station180
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Kingsford Way129
1h 35m£4–38
Erith to Beckton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erith to Beckton is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Erith to Beckton is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £6.
No, there is no direct bus from Erith to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Maxim Road / The Ship and arriving at Beckton Bus Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Erith to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at King George V DLR Station via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Erith and Beckton is 6 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from Erith to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £6.
It takes approximately 17 min to get from Erith to Beckton, including transfers.
Erith to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Maxim Road / The Ship station.
Erith to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
The best way to get from Erith to Beckton is to train which takes 17 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 180 bus, which costs £4 - £15 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Erith, England and Beckton, England?
You can take a train from Erith to King George V DLR Station via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station in around 17 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Erith to Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to King George V DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–2
- Peak
- £1–2
Train from Custom House to Beckton DLR 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 Abbey Wood to Custom House
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Abbey Wood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Abbey Wood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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 Maxim Road / The Ship to Abbey Wood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Kingsford Way
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £35–45
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
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
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More Questions & Answers
Erith to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal station.
Erith to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Beckton is 14 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Erith to Beckton.
There are 19803+ hotels available in Beckton.