The average train between Bristol and Charlton takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol 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 hourly between Bristol and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Charlton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Charlton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Bristol to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Bristol to Charlton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Bristol and Charlton is 182.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Woolwich Dockyard via London Paddington in around 2h 10m.