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Outbound fromLondon Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) by train
It takes an average of 1h 59m to travel from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) by train, over a distance of around 18 miles (29 km). There are normally 91 trains per day travelling from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) and tickets for this journey start from £8.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | London Charing Cross | |
| Arrival station | Shoreham (Kent) | |
| Journey time | From 46m | |
| Distance | 18 miles (29 km) | |
| Frequency | 91 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £8.10 | |
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Taking the train from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) in 46 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 59 minutes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) by train, although you can get there in as little as 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 91 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Southeastern or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £8.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Shoreham (Kent) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent)
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Charing Cross to Shoreham (Kent) is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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