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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Dartford
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Dartford will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £103.
To travel from Reading to Dartford you need to make at least 3 changes.
23:035h44Reading4:47Dartford£1031One-way3 changes
- 23:035h44Reading4:47Dartford£1031One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Reading to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £45.
Distance: 83 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Dartford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Dartford coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:03 Reading | 5h44 | 4:47 Dartford | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Dartford
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Buses from Reading to Dartford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 21:05. The fastest coach covers the 83 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 4:45 |
Last bus 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Reading to Dartford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Dartford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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