There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Dartford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dartfordtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 20m£56–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Archbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus N89 / ...
4h 57m£19–127Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Luton to Dartfordtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 1m£43–50Drive 117.9 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Dartfordcar 117.9 mi
2h 24m£30–43
Leicester to Dartford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Dartford is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Dartford is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £55 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Dartford. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Priory Hill via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Dartford via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Leicester and Dartford is 117 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £55 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Leicester to Dartford, including transfers.
Leicester to Dartford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Dartford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Dartford is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £55 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £130 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Dartford, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Dartford via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Priory Hill via Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £32
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–95
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–95
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Booking & Getting There
Leicester to Dartford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.
Leicester to Dartford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Dartford is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Leicester to Dartford.
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