What is the cheapest way to get from Beckton to Big Ben?

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Big Ben is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beckton to Big Ben?

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Big Ben is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £90 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Big Ben?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Charing Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Big Ben?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Big Ben station. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Westminster station via Canning Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Beckton to Big Ben?

The distance between Beckton and Big Ben is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from Beckton to Big Ben without a car?

The best way to get from Beckton to Big Ben without a car is to train and subway which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Beckton to Big Ben?

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Beckton to Big Ben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Big Ben bus from?

Beckton to Big Ben bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Kingsford Way station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Big Ben train from?

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

Where does the Beckton to Big Ben bus arrive?

Beckton to Big Ben bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Charing Cross station.

Where does the Beckton to Big Ben train arrive?

Beckton to Big Ben train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Big Ben?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Big Ben is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Beckton to Big Ben.

Where can I stay near Big Ben?

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Beckton to Big Ben - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, line 129 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Beckton to Big Ben by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the subway from Canning Town station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
34 min
£7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Charing Crossbus N551
1h 4m
£2
Line 129 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to North Greenwich Stationbus 129
2. Take the subway from North Greenwich station to Westminster stationsubway Jubilee
51 min
£6–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckton to Big Bentaxi 8.7 mi
25 min
£90–110
Drive 8.7 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Big Bencar 8.7 mi
25 min
£3–4
Bus via Trafalgar Square
1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Trafalgar Squarebus N551
1h 5m
£2

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Distance: 10.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Beckton, England and Big Ben, Greater London, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Kingsford Way to Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 52 min.

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