What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Beckton?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Beckton?

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

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southampton Street / Covent Garden and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Beckton?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Beckton is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Beckton without a car is to subway and train which takes 31 min and costs £3 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Beckton?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Waterloo Station to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Beckton bus from?

Waterloo Station to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Southampton Street / Covent Garden station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Beckton train from?

Waterloo Station to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Beckton bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Kingsford Way station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Beckton train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canning Town station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Beckton?

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

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 19750+ hotels available in Beckton.

Waterloo Station to Beckton - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
31 min
£3–7
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Kingsford Waybus 300
44 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Becktontaxi 8.5 mi
24 min
£35–50
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Becktoncar 8.5 mi
24 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Kingsford Waybus N551
1h 11m
£3
Line 188 bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to North Greenwich Stationbus 188
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Kingsford Waybus 129
1h 39m
£3–81

Waterloo Station to Beckton by foot and bus

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 10.2 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Beckton, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Southampton Street / Covent Garden to Kingsford Way hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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