The average train between Plumstead and Charlton takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Plumstead 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 30 minutes between Plumstead and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Plumstead is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Charlton at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Canning Town DLR Station and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Plumstead station and arriving at Charlton station via Upper Halliford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Plumstead to Charlton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Waterloo station.
Plumstead to Charlton train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Upper Halliford station.
The distance between Plumstead and Charlton is 37.4 km. The road distance is 47 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Upper Halliford hourly. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 48 min.