The average train between Gatwick and Charlton takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick 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 every 20 minutes between Gatwick and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Charlton at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Charlton station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Gatwick to Charlton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Charlton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Charlton station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Charlton is 38.3 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Charlton via London Bridge in around 51 min.