Dartford to Manchester Trains

Dartford to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Manchester takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration: 201 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dartford to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly

3h 25m

£70–116

Dartford to Manchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dartford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:05 PM → 7:19 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
4:23 PM → 7:44 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 8:19 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:50 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:50 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:50 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:50 AM → 8:25 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
5:20 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 9:19 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:50 AM → 10:55 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 12:05 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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