The cheapest and fastest trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) for London Charing Cross (CHX) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P17690 · P19359 | On time 06:00 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 0h43 | 06:43 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
Y36457+ P19151 | On time 06:04 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 0h47 | 06:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
P19366 · P17482 | On time 06:20 Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) | 0h43 | 07:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 06:10. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 42m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 06:10 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Tfl Rail, Southeastern from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsThameslink, Tfl Rail, Southeastern trains will get you between Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) to London Charing Cross (CHX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Woolwich Arsenal (WWA) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 06:40 - 21:10 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: dry cleaner
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 06:40 - 21:10 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: dry cleaner
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to both platforms via lifts from the DLR station. Stepped access to both platforms via booking hall and station overbridge. Step free access from Car Park to Platform 1 via side gate with call device.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis (Black cabs) are available from the taxi rank.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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