The cheapest and fastest trains from Dartford to Erith
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dartford to Erith is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Erith will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dartford for Erith every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dartford to Erith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Erith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 5 km
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38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dartford to Erith train times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Erith trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:56 Dartford | 0h08 | 16:04 Erith | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Erith
Trains from Dartford to Erith run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 8m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Dartford to Erith trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Dartford and Erith from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dartford to Erith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford to Erith by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Dartford and Erith
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:25 Saturday 06:10 - 19:25 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop L at West Street and Erith High Street. Towards Plumstead - Bus stop E is Opposite the old library on Walnut Tree Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 09:50 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 2 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: By station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At Bus Stop N at the front of the station.
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