The average train between Plymouth and Dartford takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dartford at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Dartford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Plymouth to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Plymouth to Dartford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Dartford is 328 km. The road distance is 393 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 3h 14m.