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How to get fromCharing Cross to Becktonby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Tower Hill stationsubway subway Circle / ...
    2. Take the train from Tower Gateway DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    42 min
    £4–10

  2. Drive 8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Becktoncar car 8.5 mi
    24 min
    £3

  3. Subway, line 262 bus

    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Plaistow stationsubway subway District
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Kingsford Waybus bus 262
    53 min
    £6–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Becktontaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    24 min
    £65–80

  5. Bus, line 474 bus

    1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Canning Townbus bus N15
    2. Take the bus from Canning Town to Beckton Bus Stationbus bus 474
    1h 15m
    £3–81

  6. Train, line 129 bus

    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Lewishamtrain train London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Kingsford Waybus bus 129
    1h 20m
    £4–66

Charing Cross to Beckton by subway and train

Calendar1658Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.3 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a bus from Charing Cross to Beckton Bus Station via Canning Town in around 1h 15m.

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