What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton is to bus which costs £1 - £50 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Charlton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue and arriving at Charlton Village. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Charing Cross and Charlton?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Embankment Pier and arriving at Royal Wharf Pier. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Charlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Charlton. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The distance between Charing Cross and Charlton is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Charlton without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs £1 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Charlton Village takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Charlton bus from?

Charing Cross to Charlton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Charlton train from?

Charing Cross to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton is to bus which takes 36 min and costs £1 - £50. Alternatively, you can train via Blackfriars station, which costs £3 - £10 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Charing Cross to Charlton bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Charlton bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Charlton Village station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Charlton train arrive?

Charing Cross to Charlton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Charlton station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Charlton is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Charing Cross to Charlton.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Charlton?

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Where can I stay near Charlton?

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Charing Cross to Charlton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to Charlton by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Charlton Villagebus N53
36 min
£1–50
Train via Blackfriars station
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Charltontrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
46 min
£4–10
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Embankment Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry Rb1 / ...
59 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Charltontaxi 8.8 mi
23 min
£65–85
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Charltoncar 8.8 mi
23 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Charltontrain London Charing Cross - Dartford / ...
1h 11m
£12–24

Charing Cross to Charlton by subway and train

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Charlton, Greater London, England?

Stagecoach London operates a bus from Whitehall / Horseguards Avenue to Charlton Village hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 36 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Charlton hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 23 min.

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