The average bus between Heathrow and Dartford takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 3:26 AM which arrives into Dartford at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Dartford station via Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Heathrow to Dartford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Dartford bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.
The distance between Heathrow and Dartford is 46.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Priory Hill via Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 2h 57m.