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Carshalton to London Charing Cross by train

First train

16:52

Last train

22:15

Departure station

Carshalton

Arrival station

London Charing Cross

Journey time

From 56m

Distance

10 miles (16 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern

Travelling from Carshalton to London Charing Cross by train

Looking to travel from Carshalton to London Charing Cross by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 1 hour 8 minutes to travel from Carshalton to London Charing Cross by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 56 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 10 miles (16 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to London Charing Cross, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern, Thameslink or London Overground to get to London Charing Cross. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Carshalton to London Charing Cross in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Carshalton to London Charing Cross? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Carshalton and London Charing Cross by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross is 56 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross?

No, there are no direct train services from Carshalton to London Charing Cross. Travelling from Carshalton to London Charing Cross by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross leave?

The first train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross leaves at 16:52. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross leave?

The last train from Carshalton to London Charing Cross leaves at 22:15. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Carshalton and London Charing Cross by train?

Trains travelling from Carshalton to London Charing Cross cover a distance of around 10 miles (16 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Charing Cross to Carshalton.

Cheap train tickets from Carshalton to London Charing Cross

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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