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.
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.
3h 35m • 2 changes
3h 25m • 2 changes
3h 31m • 2 changes
3h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Manchester station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Dartford to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Manchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dartford to Manchester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dartford and Manchester is 280.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 24m.
