The average train between Beckton and Canterbury takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Beckton to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Beckton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beckton is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Beckton station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canning Town DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Beckton to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
The distance between Beckton and Canterbury is 75.7 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Canterbury West via Canning Town DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 54m.