The average train between Chelmsford and Dartford takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Dartford at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 40m • 2 changes
1h 25m • 2 changes
1h 20m • 2 changes
1h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Dartford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Chelmsford to Dartford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Dartford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Chelmsford to Dartford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Dartford is 36.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Dartford via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal in around 1h 17m.
