The average train between Gloucester and Dartford takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 hourly between Gloucester and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Dartford at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Dartford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Gloucester to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Abbey Wood station.
Book your Gloucester to Dartford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Dartford is 175.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Dartford via London Paddington, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 2h 37m.