Maidenhead to Dartford train with Elizabeth line

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Elizabeth line
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
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Elizabeth line
Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Great Western Railway (GWR)
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Great Western Railway
2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Dartford

Showing times and prices for 14 Jun

Cheapest price

£30

Average price

£36

Fastest journey

1 h 28 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

11

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Maidenhead to Dartford will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from Maidenhead to Dartford you need to make at least one change.

  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    19:111h47
    Maidenhead
    20:58Dartford
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    19:411h47
    Maidenhead
    21:28Dartford
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    20:111h47
    Maidenhead
    21:58Dartford
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    20:411h47
    Maidenhead
    22:28Dartford
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth Line (TfL)
    21:301h28
    Maidenhead
    22:58Dartford
    £301One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Maidenhead to Dartford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 66 km

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Coach

£16

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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30m

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Compare prices and tickets Maidenhead to Dartford by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Dartford

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Trains from Maidenhead to Dartford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 29m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
66 km
Average train duration
1h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
5:16
Last train
22:16
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train companies: Elizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) from Maidenhead to Dartford trainsElizabeth line, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Maidenhead and Dartford from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£16
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

Elizabeth Line (TfL)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Cheapest Price
£27
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
15 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£41
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Maidenhead to Dartford train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Maidenhead to Dartford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £16.
The train journey from Maidenhead to Dartford covers a distance of 66 km and takes approximately 1h 29m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Maidenhead to Dartford is 66 km.
The first train from Maidenhead to Dartford leaves at 5:16.
The last train from Maidenhead to Dartford departs at 22:16.
Trains from Maidenhead to Dartford run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Maidenhead to Dartford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Maidenhead to Dartford.
To get from Maidenhead to Dartford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Maidenhead to Dartford.
The train station in Maidenhead that goes to Dartford is Maidenhead station (MAI), and it arrives at Dartford station (DFD).
The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Dartford is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Maidenhead to Dartford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The Maidenhead to Dartford train journey is mostly urban and suburban, offering views of towns, residential areas, and occasional countryside, but it is not known for particularly scenic landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Maidenhead to Dartford is feasible, with a travel time of 1h 29m and a distance of 66 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
A visit to Dartford can typically be enjoyed in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions such as Central Park, Dartford Borough Museum, and nearby areas like Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Yes, you can take the train from Maidenhead to Dartford.

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Important Stations and Airports in Maidenhead and Dartford

Maidenhead
Dartford
The major train station for departures in Maidenhead is Maidenhead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Maidenhead for your trip from Maidenhead to Dartford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible public telephones: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Maidenhead
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt

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