The average train between Gatwick and Dartford takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gatwick to Dartford. 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 20 minutes between Gatwick and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Dartford at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 29m • 1 change
1h 17m • 1 change
1h 20m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Dartford station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Gatwick to Dartford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Dartford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Gatwick to Dartford train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick and Dartford is 41.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Dartford via London Bridge in around 1h 18m.
