How much is the train ticket from London to Dartford?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Dartford start from R 132. The average price for this train route is around R 249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Dartford?

The average train journey time from London to Dartford is 36m, covering a distance of 29 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the London to Dartford route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 102 trains available per day, including services from Southeastern , ThamesLink , c2c .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dartford?

The earliest train from London to Dartford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.

Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Dartford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Southeastern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Dartford from R 121

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Dartford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	07:22	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	07:29	Dartford	Fastest
Train	07:02	London Fenchurch Street	29m	07:31	Purfleet	No tags
Train	07:00	Hither Green	26m	07:26	Dartford	No tags
Train	07:16	London Blackfriars	55m	08:11	Eynsford	No tags

Next departures from London to Dartford on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:28	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	08:48	Dartford	CheapestFastest
Train	07:35	London Fenchurch Street	28m	08:03	Purfleet	No tags
Train	07:16	Hither Green	39m	07:55	Dartford	No tags
Train	08:05	London Fenchurch Street	28m	08:33	Purfleet	No tags
Train	08:15	Hither Green	24m	08:39	Dartford	No tags

Next departures from London to Dartford on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	07:22	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	07:29	Dartford	Fastest
Train	07:02	London Fenchurch Street	29m	07:31	Purfleet	No tags
Train	07:00	Hither Green	26m	07:26	Dartford	No tags
Train	07:41	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	07:59	Dartford	No tags

Next departures from London to Dartford on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	07:22	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	07:29	Dartford	Fastest
Train	07:02	London Fenchurch Street	29m	07:31	Purfleet	No tags
Train	07:16	London Blackfriars	55m	08:11	Eynsford	No tags
Train	07:00	London Bridge	38m	07:38	Erith	No tags

Next departures from London to Dartford on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	07:22	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	07:11	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	07:29	Dartford	Fastest
Train	07:02	London Fenchurch Street	29m	07:31	Purfleet	No tags
Train	07:00	Hither Green	26m	07:26	Dartford	No tags
Train	07:16	London Blackfriars	55m	08:11	Eynsford	No tags

Next departures from London to Dartford on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:00	St Pancras International	1h 11m	16:11	Eynsford	Cheapest
Train	07:29	London Bridge	29m	07:58	Bexley	Fastest
Train	07:03	London Bridge	33m	07:36	Barnehurst	No tags
Train	07:00	St Pancras International	1h 11m	08:11	Eynsford	No tags
Train	07:03	London Bridge	33m	07:36	Barnehurst	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 3:40 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Dartford

We recommend taking the train

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 R 132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

102train per day

36mAverage duration

29 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 143 - R 965	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 132 - R 623	Average duration36m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 95 - R 95	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

c2c

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dartford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 R 132. The average price for this train route is around R 249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Dartford?
The average train journey time from London to Dartford is 36m, covering a distance of 29 km. The quickest train can get you there in 18m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the London to Dartford route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 102 trains available per day, including services from Southeastern, ThamesLink, c2c.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Dartford?
The earliest train from London to Dartford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:57.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Dartford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 traveller 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.

Best price found

10/12

R 122

11/12

R 128

Today

R 122

13/12

R 121

14/12

R 122

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R 122

16/12

R 123

17/12

R 122

The cheapest trip from London to Dartford was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 121

To 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 R 121 to R 593 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 R 121, which is on 2025-12-13.