What is the cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Beckton?

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Beckton is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham to Beckton?

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Beckton is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Beckton?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Beckton Bus Station via Bus Station and North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Beckton?

The distance between Gillingham and Beckton is 35 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Gillingham to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Gillingham to Beckton?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Gillingham to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Beckton bus from?

Gillingham to Beckton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Waterfront Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Beckton train from?

Gillingham to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Beckton?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Beckton is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Gillingham to Beckton bus arrive?

Gillingham to Beckton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gillingham to Beckton train arrive?

Gillingham to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Beckton is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Gillingham to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 19674+ hotels available in Beckton.

Gillingham to Beckton - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 700 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham to Beckton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 8m
£12–37
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thomas Streetbus 96
2h 23m
£7–18
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Becktoncar 30.4 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gillingham to Becktontaxi 30.4 mi
39 min
£75–90
Train, line 129 bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Greenwichtrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the bus from Greenwich Station to Kingsford Waybus 129
2h 4m
£14–105

Gillingham to Beckton by train

214Weekly Trains

1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Gillingham, England and Beckton, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Beckton DLR Station via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, and Canning Town DLR Station in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Beckton Bus Station via Bus Station, Thomas Street, and North Woolwich Free Ferry in around 2h 23m.

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