The average train between Beckton and Eltham takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Beckton to Eltham. 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 every 20 minutes between Beckton and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Beckton is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Eltham at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Westferry DLR Station and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Beckton to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beckton to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Lewisham DLR Station via Westferry DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Beckton to Eltham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.
Beckton to Eltham train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Lewisham DLR Station.
The distance between Beckton and Eltham is 7.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Eltham via Westferry DLR Station, Lewisham DLR Station, and Lewisham in around 1h 6m.