The average train between Dartford and Gloucester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford to Gloucester. 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 hourly between Dartford and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Wood (London) and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Gloucester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Dartford to Gloucester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Abbey Wood station.
Dartford to Gloucester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Dartford to Gloucester train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Gloucester is 175.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Gloucester via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m.