The average train between Shortlands and Charing Cross takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shortlands to Charing Cross. 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 Shortlands and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Shortlands is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Shortlands station and arriving at Charing Cross station via Elephant & Castle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Shortlands station.
Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Charing Cross station.
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The distance between Shortlands and Charing Cross is 14.2 km. The road distance is 18 km.
There is no direct connection from Shortlands to Charing Cross. However, you can take the train to Elephant & Castle, walk to Elephant & Castle station, then take the subway to Charing Cross station.