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 18 miles (29 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 102 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 11:57pm.

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 traveller 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 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 $7

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	7:22am	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	7:11am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:29am	Dartford	Fastest
Train	7:02am	London Fenchurch Street	29m	7:31am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:00am	Hither Green	26m	7:26am	Dartford	No tags
Train	7:16am	London Blackfriars	55m	8:11am	Eynsford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:28am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	8:48am	Dartford	CheapestFastest
Train	7:35am	London Fenchurch Street	28m	8:03am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:16am	Hither Green	39m	7:55am	Dartford	No tags
Train	8:05am	London Fenchurch Street	28m	8:33am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	8:15am	Hither Green	24m	8:39am	Dartford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	7:22am	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	7:11am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:29am	Dartford	Fastest
Train	7:02am	London Fenchurch Street	29m	7:31am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:00am	Hither Green	26m	7:26am	Dartford	No tags
Train	7:41am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:59am	Dartford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	7:22am	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	7:11am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:29am	Dartford	Fastest
Train	7:02am	London Fenchurch Street	29m	7:31am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:16am	London Blackfriars	55m	8:11am	Eynsford	No tags
Train	7:00am	London Bridge	38m	7:38am	Erith	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:02am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	7:22am	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	7:11am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:29am	Dartford	Fastest
Train	7:02am	London Fenchurch Street	29m	7:31am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:00am	Hither Green	26m	7:26am	Dartford	No tags
Train	7:16am	London Blackfriars	55m	8:11am	Eynsford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:00pm	St Pancras International	1h 11m	4:11pm	Eynsford	Cheapest
Train	7:29am	London Bridge	29m	7:58am	Bexley	Fastest
Train	7:03am	London Bridge	33m	7:36am	Barnehurst	No tags
Train	7:00am	St Pancras International	1h 11m	8:11am	Eynsford	No tags
Train	7:03am	London Bridge	33m	7:36am	Barnehurst	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Dartford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the 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.

102train per day

36mAverage Duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $56	Average Duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $37	Average Duration36m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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 18 miles (29 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 102 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 11:57pm.
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 traveller 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 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.

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$8

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$8

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$8

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$7

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$8

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$8

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$8

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$8

The cheapest trip from London to Dartford was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $7

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 $7 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 $7 which is on 2025-12-13.