The average train between Reading and Charlton takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 Reading and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 9:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Charlton at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Charlton station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Reading to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Charlton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Woolwich Dockyard station.
Book your Reading to Charlton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Charlton is 69.9 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Woolwich Dockyard via London Paddington in around 1h 10m.
