The average train between Eltham and Shortlands takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Eltham to Shortlands. 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 Eltham and Shortlands. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Shortlands at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Shortlands. However, there are services departing from Eltham station and arriving at Shortlands station via Nunhead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Eltham to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
Eltham to Shortlands train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Shortlands station.
Book your Eltham to Shortlands train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Eltham and Shortlands is 6.2 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Eltham to Shortlands via Nunhead in around 47 min.
