The average train between Grays and Charing Cross takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Grays to Charing Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Grays and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

54 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Charing Cross station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Grays to Charing Cross train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.
Grays to Charing Cross train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Embankment station.
Book your Grays to Charing Cross train tickets online with c2c and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Grays and Charing Cross is 31.4 km. The road distance is 35 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to London Charing Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 52 min.