What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Beckton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Kingsford Way via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street Station and Custom House. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Beckton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Beckton is 403 miles. The road distance is 379.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Beckton?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Edinburgh to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Beckton bus from?

Edinburgh to Beckton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Beckton train from?

Edinburgh to Beckton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Beckton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Beckton is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via North Greenwich Station, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £310 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Beckton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Beckton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Beckton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Beckton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Beckton is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Edinburgh to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20212+ hotels available in Beckton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 44m
£142–205
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Poplar DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain
4h 14m
£44–148
Bus via North Greenwich Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukxn10 / ...
8h 34m
£47–122
Drive 377.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Becktoncar 377.3 mi
6h 50m
£93–134
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2h 57m
£84–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukx010 / ...
10h 12m
£52–97
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Custom House to Beckton DLR Stationtrain
4h 4m
£88–292
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 38m
£86–370
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4h 7m
£60–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4h 10m
£68–172

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 400.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Beckton, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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