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How to get fromIslington to Charltonby train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Cannon Street to Charltontrain train London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
    22 min
    £3–8

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Charlton Villagebus bus 53 / ...
    38 min
    £1–40

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Royal Wharf Pierferry ferry Rb1 / ...
    42 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islington to Charltontaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    24 min
    £35–50

  5. Drive 8.8 mi

    1. Drive from Islington to Charltoncar car 8.8 mi
    24 min
    £3–4

  6. Subway, line 53 bus

    1. Take the subway from Angel Station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Charlton Villagebus bus 53 / ...
    51 min
    £5–13

Islington to Charlton by train

Calendar1025Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.6 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Cannon Street to Charlton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Charlton Village every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 38 min. Go Ahead London also services this route hourly.

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