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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Beckton is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Beckton is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Beckton?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at Beckton Bus Station via North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Beckton?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Beckton station. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Beckton DLR Station via London Bridge station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Orpington to Beckton?

The distance between Orpington and Beckton is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Orpington to Beckton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Beckton bus from?

Orpington to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Beckton train from?

Orpington to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Beckton?

The best way to get from Orpington to Beckton is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus, which costs £2 - £75 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Orpington to Beckton bus arrive?

Orpington to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal station.

Where does the Orpington to Beckton train arrive?

Orpington to Beckton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Beckton?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Beckton is 15 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Orpington to Beckton.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20105+ hotels available in Beckton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Orpington to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Orpington to London Bridgetrain Sevenoaks - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
1h 5m
£11–17
Line 51 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenalbus 51
1h 43m
£3–74
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orpington to Becktontaxi 15.1 mi
31 min
£70–85
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Orpington to Becktoncar 15.1 mi
31 min
£4–6
Line 208 bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Lewisham Centrebus N199 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Kingsford Waybus 129
2h 14m
£3–62

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Distance: 21.1 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Orpington, England and Beckton, England?

You can take a train from Orpington to Beckton DLR Station via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Canning Town station, and Canning Town DLR Station in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–65 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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