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

The cheapest way to get from Plaistow to Beckton is to bus which costs £1 - £13 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Plaistow to Beckton is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Plaistow and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Road and arriving at Kingsford Way. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Plaistow and Beckton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canning Town DLR Station station and arriving at Beckton DLR Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Plaistow to Beckton?

The distance between Plaistow and Beckton is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Plaistow to Beckton without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Plaistow to Beckton bus from?

Plaistow to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Victoria Road station.

Where do I catch the Plaistow to Beckton train from?

Plaistow to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Canning Town DLR Station.

Train or bus from Plaistow to Beckton?

The best way to get from Plaistow to Beckton is to train which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £13 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Plaistow to Beckton bus arrive?

Plaistow to Beckton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsford Way station.

Where does the Plaistow to Beckton train arrive?

Plaistow to Beckton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Beckton DLR Station.

Where can I stay near Beckton?

There are 20660+ hotels available in Beckton.

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There are 5 ways to get from Plaistow to Beckton by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
14 min
£2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road to Kingsford Waybus 262
23 min
£1–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Plaistow to Becktontaxi 2.8 mi
7 min
£24–29
Walk
1. Take the walk from Plaistow to Becktonwalk 2.5 mi
48 min
Line 69 bus, train
1. Take the bus from East London Cemetery to Canning Townbus 69
2. Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Stationtrain Dlr
23 min
£4–8

Plaistow to Beckton by train

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Dockland Light Railway (DLR) operates a train from Canning Town DLR Station to Beckton DLR Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Victoria Road to Kingsford Way every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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