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Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 192 km
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Dartford
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Trains from Nottingham to Dartford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 2m.
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 £7
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 21:16 |
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 £7
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Dartford trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Dartford from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£36
East Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
£70
east_midlands_trains frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Nottingham to Dartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
The train journey from Nottingham to Dartford offers a mix of urban and countryside views, with scenic stretches through the rolling landscapes of the East Midlands and glimpses of rural Kent.
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.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Dartford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Nottingham to Dartford is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 2m. However, there are 7 train services available per day.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Dartford is by coach, costing approximately £7.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Dartford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £89.
The train distance from Nottingham to Dartford is 192 km.
The train journey from Nottingham to Dartford covers a distance of 192 km and takes approximately 3h 2m. Trains run 7 per day.
The last train from Nottingham to Dartford departs at 21:16.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Dartford is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Dartford station (DFD).
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Dartford.
The first train from Nottingham to Dartford leaves at 4:50.
Trains from Nottingham to Dartford run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Dartford.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Dartford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Dartford.
To get from Nottingham to Dartford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Dartford
Nottingham
Dartford
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Dartford.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Dartford is Dartford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dartford for your journey to Dartford from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Dartford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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