The average train between Canterbury and Charlton takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 10m. 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 2h 10m.
Canterbury to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Upper Halliford station.
Book your Canterbury to Charlton train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Charlton is 106.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Upper Halliford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 2h 17m.