The average train between Charing Cross and Shortlands Station takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Charing Cross to Shortlands Station. 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 20 minutes between Charing Cross and Shortlands Station. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Shortlands Station at 6:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Shortlands Station. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Shortlands Station station via Shortlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Charing Cross to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Victoria station.
Charing Cross to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Shortlands station.
Book your Charing Cross to Shortlands Station train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Charing Cross and Shortlands Station is 14.4 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Shortlands every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week.