Getting to Charlton??

[junior]

OK Ok i normally dive in to al the piss taking on threads like this, but being somebody who drives everywhere and doesn't really understand public transport, i am having a bit of a drama trying to work out my route for purchasing train tickets for tomorrow.

I am getting the train from Melton Mowbray to London Bridge in the morning to meet up with the guy i am getting my ticket from. That bit is easy. I will then be meeting some friends at London Bridge and travelling to the match with them so i can just follow.

Now the tricky bit.....after the game. What is the nearest station to Charlton? I'm needing to get back to Melton Mowbray but trains go there from St Pancreas. I don't think i need to go near London Bridge on the return journey? So how do i get from Charlton to St. Pancreas? HELP!

 

[soistes]

try this

National Rail Enquiries - Journey Planner - Trains Times and Fares

 

[CHAPPERS]

Train back to London Bridge then tube to King's Cross/St Pancras

 

[junior]

Thank you. Doesn't help when you don't know what station to get the train from though. I have booked my downward tickets via that website, it is the return journey i am struggling with.

 

[junior]

Train back to London Bridge then tube to King's Cross/St Pancras

Train from where? That is the million doallar question.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Post-match ...

Train from Charlton to London Bridge and then Northern Line to Kings Cross St Pancras.

 

[El Sid]

Train from where? That is the million doallar question.

Charlton

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Train from where? That is the million doallar question.

not sure about a million, probably up there with the 500 quid ones

 

[junior]

Charlton

Thanks, couldn't find one on the map called Charlton. doh!

 

[junior]

Post-match ...

Train from Charlton to London Bridge and then Northern Line to Kings Cross St Pancras.

Can i not just get a train from Charlton to St Pancras? I don't need to go back to London Bridge. I am only going there on the way down to meet up with the guy i am getting my ticket from.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Can i not just get a train from Charlton to St Pancras? I don't need to go back to London Bridge. I am only going there on the way down to meet up with the guy i am getting my ticket from.

SouthEastern (the only train operator at Charlton) don't run trains to St Pancras. You'll have to change on to a London Underground service. London Bridge is the easiest place to do this. And you're not "going back" to London Bridge - it's on the way.

 

[El Sid]

Thanks, couldn't find one on the map called Charlton. doh!

This is quite a good site for away ground info...

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/

 

[Beach Hut]

Can i not just get a train from Charlton to St Pancras? I don't need to go back to London Bridge. I am only going there on the way down to meet up with the guy i am getting my ticket from.

You don't travel much on trains do you ?

 

[Max Paper]

try this

National Rail Enquiries - Journey Planner - Trains Times and Fares

This

 

[Lord Bracknell]

There's always the option of going by bus. Routes 177, 53, 63 and 46. Change at Deptford Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Snow Hill. It takes about 100 minutes.

Or you could go east on the train to Woolwich Arsenal and then take your chances on the Docklands Light Railway.

 

[fataddick]

Can i not just get a train from Charlton to St Pancras?

Yes, but you will need to change. And the only place you can sensibly do that is at London Bridge. By train Charlton-London Bridge takes just over 15 minutes and London Bridge-St Pancras takes about 20 minutes, but most people get the tube for the LB-SP bit as they're more frequent.

 

[junior]

There's always the option of going by bus. Routes 177, 53, 63 and 46. Change at Deptford Bridge, Elephant & Castle and Snow Hill. It takes about 100 minutes.

Why would i get a bus when i can afford a car?! Ergh! Having to get a train is bad enough!

Thanks for all the help guys, it's starting to make a bit of sense now!

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Thanks, couldn't find one on the map called Charlton. doh!

at least you found a map though. It's a start

 

[Springal]

Don't forget your passport

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Yes, but you will need to change. And the only place you can sensibly do that is at London Bridge. By train Charlton-London Bridge takes just over 15 minutes and London Bridge-St Pancras takes about 20 minutes, but most people get the tube for the LB-SP bit as they're more frequent.

And - unless you use the Underground - you have to take into account the nightmare at London Bridge called "How do I find the right platform for the train I want?"