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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | London Bridge | Dartford | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Hither Green | Dartford | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | London Fenchurch Street | Purfleet | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hither Green | Dartford | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Pancras International | Eynsford | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Dartford
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dartford. The journey takes about 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Dartford by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Dartford?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Dartford start from $8. The average price for this train route is around $15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Dartford?
The average train ride duration from London to Dartford is 36m, covering a distance of 11 miles (18 km). The quickest train can get you there in 18m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators service the London to Dartford route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 98 trains available per day, including services from Southeastern, ThamesLink, c2c.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Dartford?
The earliest train departs from London to Dartford at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:24pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Dartford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Southeastern, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Dartford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southeastern has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Dartford?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Southeastern, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Dartford?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Southeastern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Dartford was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Dartford, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $8 to $35 for a train ticket from London to Dartford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2026-01-31.
Usually Southeastern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
