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How to get fromPaddington to Charltonby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paddington to Charlton by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyardtrain train Elizabeth
    26 min
    £9–18

  2. Drive 11.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Charltoncar car 11.4 mi
    32 min
    £3–4

  3. Subway, line 53 bus

    1. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Charlton Villagebus bus 53 / ...
    1h 3m
    £6–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Charltontaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    32 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 36 bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to New Cross Bus Garagebus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Bus Garage to Charlton Villagebus bus 53 / ...
    1h 30m
    £4–46

Paddington to Charlton by train

Calendar973Weekly Trains
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from London Paddington to Woolwich Dockyard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £9–18 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Charlton Village via New Cross Bus Garage in around 1h 30m.

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