What is the cheapest way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Thornton Heath?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckton to Thornton Heath. However, there are services departing from Kingsford Way and arriving at Heavers Resource Centre via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Thornton Heath?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Thornton Heath. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Thornton Heath via Shadwell and Peckham Rye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

The distance between Beckton and Thornton Heath is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.

How do I travel from Beckton to Thornton Heath without a car?

The best way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £8 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Thornton Heath bus from?

Beckton to Thornton Heath bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Kingsford Way station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Thornton Heath train from?

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

Train or bus from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

The best way to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and line 75 bus, which costs £3 - £65 and takes 2h.

Where does the Beckton to Thornton Heath bus arrive?

Beckton to Thornton Heath bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Beckton to Thornton Heath train arrive?

Beckton to Thornton Heath train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Shadwell DLR station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Thornton Heath?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Thornton Heath is 15 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Beckton to Thornton Heath.

Where can I stay near Thornton Heath?

There are 20189+ hotels available in Thornton Heath.

Beckton to Thornton Heath - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 129 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Beckton to Thornton Heath by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Shadwell DLRtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Shadwell to Peckham Ryetrain
3. Take the train from Peckham Rye to Thornton Heathtrain
1h 35m
£8–14
Line 129 bus, line 75 bus
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1. Take the bus from Kingsford Way to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Heavers Resource Centrebus 75
2h
£4–63
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckton to Thornton Heathtaxi 14.4 mi
37 min
£65–85
Drive 14.4 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Thornton Heathcar 14.4 mi
37 min
£4–6

Beckton to Thornton Heath by train

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Distance: 16.7 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Beckton, England and Thornton Heath, England?

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Thornton Heath via Shadwell DLR, Shadwell, and Peckham Rye in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsford Way to Heavers Resource Centre via Lewisham Station in around 2h.

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