The average train between Canterbury and Beckton takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Beckton. 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 Canterbury and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Beckton at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Beckton station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Canterbury to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
The distance between Canterbury and Beckton is 75.7 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 46 min.