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

The cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Beckton is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewisham to Beckton is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Lewisham and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lewisham Clock Tower and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Lewisham and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Lewisham station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Lewisham DLR Station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Poplar DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Lewisham to Beckton?

The distance between Lewisham and Beckton is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewisham to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Lewisham to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Beckton bus from?

Lewisham to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Lewisham Clock Tower station.

Where do I catch the Lewisham to Beckton train from?

Lewisham to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Lewisham DLR Station.

Train or bus from Lewisham to Beckton?

The best way to get from Lewisham to Beckton is to train which takes 44 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus, which costs £1 - £60 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Lewisham to Beckton bus arrive?

Lewisham to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsford Way station.

Where does the Lewisham to Beckton train arrive?

Lewisham to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Poplar DLR Station.

Can I drive from Lewisham to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewisham to Beckton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Lewisham to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 19859+ hotels available in Beckton.

Lewisham to Beckton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 129 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lewisham to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewisham DLR Station to Poplar DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Poplar DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
44 min
£4–7
Line 129 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Kingsford Waybus 129
1h 1m
£1–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lewisham to Becktontaxi 7.6 mi
18 min
£21–26
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Lewisham to Becktoncar 7.6 mi
18 min
£2–3

Lewisham to Beckton by train

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a train from Lewisham DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station via Poplar DLR Station in around 44 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Lewisham Clock Tower to Kingsford Way every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–60 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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