There are 4 ways to get from ExCeL London to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Beckton DLR StationDlr
21 min£1–3Line 129 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Kingsford Way129
22 min£1–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Beckton3.1 mi
10 min£25–31Walk
- Take the foot from ExCeL London to Beckton2.2 mi
42 min
ExCeL London to Beckton by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Beckton is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Beckton is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £25 - £31.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Silvertown DLR Station station and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Victoria DLR Station station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between ExCeL London and Beckton is 4 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £3.
The train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
ExCeL London to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Royal Victoria DLR Station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Beckton is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus, which costs £1 - £22 and takes 22 min.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Beckton, England?
Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Kingsford Way every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–22 and the journey takes 18 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Royal Victoria DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Kingsford Way
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–22
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–22
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- £25–31
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
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
ExCeL London to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsford Way station.
ExCeL London to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Beckton DLR Station.
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