The average train between Southampton and Charlton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 hourly between Southampton and Charlton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Charlton at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Charlton station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Southampton to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Southampton to Charlton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Charlton is 119.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 19m.