The average train between Canterbury and Charlton takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Charlton at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Charlton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Canterbury to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Charlton station.
Book your Canterbury to Charlton train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Charlton is 75.9 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Charlton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 47m.