The average train between Bow and Dartford takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bow 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Bow and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bow is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dartford at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Canary Wharf and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


42 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes


42 min • 2 changes


46 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bow to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Bow station and arriving at Dartford station via Canary Wharf DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Bow to Dartford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Devons Road DLR Station.
Bow to Dartford train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Bow to Dartford train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bow and Dartford is 18.3 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Devons Road DLR Station to Dartford via Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 47 min.