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Dartford Borough Museum
Local museum covering Dartford's industry, people and archaeology. A useful introduction to the town through compact displays and community stories.
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Trains from Faversham to Dartford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:30 |
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Local museum covering Dartford's industry, people and archaeology. A useful introduction to the town through compact displays and community stories.
Historic house museum within the nearby Hall Place complex, open to visitors with period interiors, exhibitions and riverside grounds to explore.
Heritage visitor centre telling the story of nearby Hall Place and its estate. Exhibits add context to one of the area's best-known historic sites.
Large town-centre park with lakes, lawns, play areas and event spaces. Ideal for an easy walk and a break close to Dartford's main attractions.
Waterside nature reserve and viewpoint on the Thames. Popular for estuary views, birdwatching and seeing the bridge and crossing from open ground.
Managed reserve with woodland, heath and ponds on Dartford Heath. A rewarding walking area known for wildlife and quieter green space.
Pie and mash is a classic working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato, often served with parsley liquor, long associated with London and nearby Kent.
Jellied eels are chopped eels set in a spiced stock jelly, a traditional Thames-side speciality long eaten across east London and the lower Kent area.
Kentish hopper cake is a simple local bread roll from Kent, traditionally served soft and flour-dusted with butter or fillings.
Popular Turkish and Mediterranean spot serving grilled meats, meze and flatbreads in a lively, contemporary setting.
Modern Indian restaurant in Dartford known for polished curries, grills and a smart yet relaxed atmosphere suitable for dinner out.
Established gastropub by Dartford Heath offering British pub dishes, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional inn setting.
Moderate by South East England standards: accommodation and rail fares can add up, while pubs, cafés and casual dining are fairly typical for day trips from London.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 5-10%. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Faversham to Dartford 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 Dartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Faversham to Dartford trains use the Faversham to Dartford station pair. Use this guide to compare Faversham and Dartford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Faversham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Faversham.
ATMs are available at Faversham.
Ticket office support is available at Faversham. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Faversham: Parking, WC.
Available at Faversham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Faversham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 from subway to all platforms now available via lifts. Access from car park involves using a second lift and a steep slope. Access from ticket office side involves a steep ramp only, 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: booking hall/ car park entrance, 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: No.
Dartford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dartford.
ATMs are available at Dartford.
Ticket office support is available at Dartford. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dartford: Parking, WC.
Available at Dartford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dartford: 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.
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