Train travel to Dartford guide

Dartford Station is a key railway station located in the town of Dartford, Kent, England. Having opened in 1849, the station is operated by Southeastern and Thameslink, and is situated on the North Kent Line. The station provides convenient connections to key destinations like London Charing Cross, London Cannon Street, London Victoria, Gravesend, Rochester, and Gillingham. The station also serves as a terminus for several branch lines, enhancing its connectivity within the region.

Visitors can explore the historic Dartford Borough Museum, which showcases the town's heritage, or enjoy a stroll in the scenic Central Park. Notably, in 1961, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, former primary schoolmates, serendipitously met again on the platform of Dartford Station, leading to the formation of the Rolling Stones.

Which train companies run trains to Dartford?

Elizabeth line, Southeastern and Thameslink offer services to and from Dartford, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Dartford's opening hours?

For Dartford, the first train typically departs at 0:02 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Dartford

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Dartford's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Dartford?

London, Gravesend, Gillingham (Kent), London Bridge and Chatham are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Dartford. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Dartford live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Dartford, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Dartford to West Hampstead Thameslink18:162Thameslink
Cancelled
Dartford to London Charing Cross18:202Southeastern
On time
Dartford to Gravesend18:234Southeastern
On time
Dartford to London Charing Cross18:231Southeastern
On time
Dartford to Rainham (Kent)18:304Thameslink
Cancelled
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
London Charing Cross to Dartford17:243Southeastern
On time
Rainham (Kent) to Dartford17:300Thameslink
Cancelled
London Cannon Street to Dartford17:245Southeastern
On time
Gravesend to Dartford18:030Southeastern
On time
London Cannon Street to Dartford17:374Southeastern
On time

Station Details

Address

Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:10:00 until 20:40:00

Saturday open from 06:10:00 until 19:40:00

Sunday open from 07:10:00 until 20:40:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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