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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 37 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 37 min and costs £120 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Charlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Napier Road via Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Charlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Upper Halliford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The distance between Charing Cross and Charlton is 19 miles. The road distance is 17 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 train which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £18.

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

The train from London Waterloo Station to Upper Halliford takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Charing Cross to Charlton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

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

Charing Cross to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Charlton?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Charlton is to train which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 216 bus, which costs £3 - £85 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Charlton bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Charlton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Charlton train arrive?

Charing Cross to Charlton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upper Halliford station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Charlton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 37 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 216 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Charlton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Upper Hallifordtrain London Waterloo - Shepperton
48 min
£8–18
Bus, line 216 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Fairfield Bus Stationbus N87
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to Napier Roadbus 216
1h 37m
£4–82
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Charltontaxi 16.9 mi
37 min
£120–160
Drive 16.9 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Charltoncar 16.9 mi
37 min
£5–6

Charing Cross to Charlton by train

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Upper Halliford hourly. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Napier Road via Fairfield Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 1h 37m.

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