The average train between Colchester and Dartford takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 30 minutes between Colchester and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Dartford at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Dartford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Colchester to Dartford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Dartford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Colchester to Dartford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Dartford is 68.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Dartford via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal in around 1h 28m.
