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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | St Pancras International | Eynsford | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | London Fenchurch Street | Purfleet | Fastest | ||||
| Train | London Fenchurch Street | Purfleet | No tags | ||||
 | Train | London Bridge | Crayford | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Pancras International | Eynsford | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Dartford
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dartford. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just R 126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 126. The average price for this train route is around R 237. 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 38m, covering a distance of 17 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 113 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 23:24.
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.
The cheapest trip from London to Dartford was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 117To 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 117 to R 572 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 117, 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.
