There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Dartford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dartfordtrain London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
2h 27m£38–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Waybus 030
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock Towerbus N89 / ...
4h 12m£17–165Drive 94.1 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Dartfordcar 94.1 mi
1h 34m£23–33Train via Horsham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Dartfordtrain
3h 28m£52–104
Portsmouth to Dartford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartford is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dartford. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Priory Hill via Wandsworth / Southside, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Dartford via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dartford is 90 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Portsmouth to Dartford, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Dartford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Dartford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dartford is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £170 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Dartford, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dartford via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Priory Hill via Armoury Way, Wandsworth / Southside, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and Bexleyheath Clock Tower in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo East to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Horsham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Armoury Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–95
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–95
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Dartford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Armoury Way station.
Portsmouth to Dartford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dartford is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Portsmouth to Dartford.
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