How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Dartford cost?

The average train ticket price from London to Dartford is $21. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Dartford is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from London to Dartford?

A train trip between London and Dartford is around 37m, although the fastest train will take about 18m. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between London and Dartford?

The number of trains from London to Dartford can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 87. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Dartford by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from London to Dartford?

When taking the train from London to Dartford, you can travel comfortably and safely with Southeastern, ThamesLink, c2c.

Train London to Dartford from $10

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:26am	Woolwich Arsenal	20m	7:46am	Dartford	Cheapest
Train	7:41am	Woolwich Arsenal	18m	7:59am	Dartford	Fastest
Train	7:17am	London Fenchurch Street	29m	7:46am	Purfleet	No tags
Train	7:30am	Hither Green	26m	7:56am	Dartford	No tags
Train	7:46am	London Blackfriars	55m	8:41am	Eynsford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 2
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	7:00am	Hither Green	26m	7:26am	Dartford	No tags
Train	7:16am	London Blackfriars	55m	8:11am	Eynsford	No tags
Train	7:11am	Hither Green	25m	7:36am	Dartford	No tags

Next departures for London to Dartford on December 3
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 4
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:18 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

87train per day

37mAverage Duration

16 kmDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $80	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $52	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	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 and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Dartford by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from London to Dartford cost?
The average train ticket price from London to Dartford is $21. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to Dartford is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from London to Dartford?
A train trip between London and Dartford is around 37m, although the fastest train will take about 18m. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between London and Dartford?
The number of trains from London to Dartford can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 87. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to Dartford by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from London to Dartford?
When taking the train from London to Dartford, you can travel comfortably and safely with Southeastern, ThamesLink, c2c.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-29

$10

11-30

$13

Today

$10

12-02

$10

12-03

$10

12-04

$10

12-05

$16

12-06

$19

The cheapest trip from London to Dartford was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $49 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 $10 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.