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How to get fromDartford to Essexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dartford to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    2h 20m
    £24–46

  2. Drive 39.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dartford to Essexcar car 39.3 mi
    46 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus bus B / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3h 5m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Essextaxi taxi 39.3 mi
    46 min
    £80–100

Dartford to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Dartford to White Notley via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Home Gardens to Polecat Road via Ebbsfleet International station, Ebbsfleet International, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 5m.

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