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Dartford to Braintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Braintree takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 30m
£25–40

Dartford to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Dartford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 51m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 7m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 56m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford to Braintree? 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.

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  • Distance: 54 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Dartford to Braintree via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 30m.

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