The average train between Eastbourne and Charlton takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Charlton at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Charlton station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Eastbourne to Charlton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Charlton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Eastbourne to Charlton train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Charlton is 81.2 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to East Croydon hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 14m.