The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Dartford
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Dartford will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth for Dartford 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 328 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.
8:164h36Plymouth12:52Dartford£761One-way0 changes
8:164h36Plymouth12:52Dartford£761One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Plymouth to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 328 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Dartford train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Dartford trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:16 Plymouth | 4h36 | 12:52 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Dartford
Trains from Plymouth to Dartford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 328 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 328 km |
Average train duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Plymouth to Dartford trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Dartford from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Dartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Dartford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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
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