What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £85 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Beckton?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Beckton. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / London Road and arriving at Kingsford Way via North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Southwark station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Beckton?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Beckton is 10 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Beckton without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton without a car is to subway and train which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Beckton bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Beckton train from?

Elephant and Castle to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southwark station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Beckton bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Greenwich Station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Beckton train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Beckton train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canning Town station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Beckton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Elephant and Castle to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20107+ hotels available in Beckton.

Elephant and Castle to Beckton - 4 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Beckton by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Southwark station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
33 min
£5–6
Drive 8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Becktoncar 8 mi
22 min
£2–3
Line 188 bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to North Greenwich Stationbus 188
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Kingsford Waybus 129
1h 31m
£3–77
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elephant and Castle to Becktontaxi 8 mi
22 min
£85–110

Elephant and Castle to Beckton by subway and train

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, England and Beckton, England?

You can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Kingsford Way via North Greenwich Station in around 1h 31m.

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