The average train between Bow and Charlton takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Bow to Charlton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Bow and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Charlton at 5:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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21 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Charlton station via Canary Wharf DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Bow to Charlton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Devons Road DLR Station.
Bow to Charlton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Bow to Charlton train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bow and Charlton is 6.1 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from Devons Road DLR Station to Woolwich Dockyard via Canary Wharf in around 21 min.