The average train between Dartford and Southend Airport Station takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dartford to Southend Airport Station. 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 Southend Airport Station. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Southend Airport Station at 1:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Southend Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Southend Airport Station station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Dartford to Southend Airport Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Southend Airport Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Airport station.
Book your Dartford to Southend Airport Station train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Southend Airport Station is 36.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Southend Airport via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 37m.