The average train between Dartford and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Dartford to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dartford to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 272 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Manchester Airport via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 57m.