What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton is to bus which costs £2 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Tottenham Court Rd and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Beckton is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Tottenham Court Rd station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton is to train which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 57 min.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Kingsford Way station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Custom House station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20058+ hotels available in Beckton.

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Custom Housetrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Custom House to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
41 min
£8–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Kingsford Waybus N551
57 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Becktontaxi 8.5 mi
24 min
£40–50
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Becktoncar 8.5 mi
24 min
£3

Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton by foot and train

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Beckton, England?

You can take a vehicle from Charing Cross (Station) to Beckton DLR Station via Tottenham Court Rd and Custom House in around 41 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Charing Cross to Kingsford Way hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 57 min.

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