The average bus between Central London and Dartford takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Central London to Dartford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Central London and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Central London is at 3:54 AM which arrives into Dartford at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Central London to Dartford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Dartford station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Central London to Dartford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Wilkes Road station.
Central London to Dartford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.
The distance between Central London and Dartford is 36.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Wilkes Road to Priory Hill via Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 2h 26m.