What is the cheapest way to get from London to Dartford?

The cheapest way to get from London to Dartford is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Dartford?

The fastest way to get from London to Dartford is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £130 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between London and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at Priory Hill via Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between London and Dartford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Dartford. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from London to Dartford?

The distance between London and Dartford is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from London to Dartford without a car?

The best way to get from London to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £18.

How long does it take to get from London to Dartford?

The train from London Charing Cross to Dartford takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Dartford bus from?

London to Dartford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the London to Dartford train from?

London to Dartford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Dartford?

The best way to get from London to Dartford is to train which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs £2 - £95 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the London to Dartford bus arrive?

London to Dartford bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Bexleyheath Clock Tower station.

Where does the London to Dartford train arrive?

London to Dartford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dartford station.

Can I drive from London to Dartford?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Dartford is 17 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from London to Dartford.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Dartford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Dartford?

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Where can I stay near Dartford?

There are 10357+ hotels available in Dartford.

Can I share a ride from London to Dartford?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Dartford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Dartford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Dartford by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dartfordtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
47 min
£8–18
Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus N89 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Priory Hillbus 96 / ...
1h 28m
£3–95
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Bexleyrideshare 14.9 mi
46 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Dartfordtaxi 17.3 mi
34 min
£130–160
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Dartfordcar 17.3 mi
34 min
£5–7

London to Dartford by train

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Distance: 17 mi
Duration: 47 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Dartford every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–18 and the journey takes 47 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Priory Hill via Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 1h 28m.

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