The average train between South London and Central London takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from South London to Central London. 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 South London and Central London. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from South London is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Central London at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South London to Central London. However, there are services departing from South London station and arriving at Central London station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
South London to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from Selhurst station.
South London to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brentford station.
Book your South London to Central London train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between South London and Central London is 19.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Selhurst to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 55 min.