The average train between Shortlands and Charing Cross takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shortlands 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 20 minutes between Shortlands and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Shortlands is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 6:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

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37 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Shortlands station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Shortlands station.
Shortlands to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
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The distance between Shortlands and Charing Cross is 14.2 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Shortlands to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 27 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a week.