The average train between Southampton and Charlton takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. 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 10:55 PM which arrives into Charlton at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. 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 2h 32m.
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 Upper Halliford station.
Book your Southampton to Charlton train tickets online with South Western Railway.
The distance between Southampton and Charlton is 87.5 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Upper Halliford via London Waterloo in around 2h 24m.