How to get to Cambridge from Dartford

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Compare train for Dartford to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £46.

Distance: 84 km

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£46

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£17

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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2h 25m

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1h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dartford to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Cambridge:

A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Cambridge costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from Dartford to Cambridge is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Yes, you can take a train between Dartford and Cambridge.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Dartford to Cambridge

How to get to Cambridge from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Dartford to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    14:101h40
    Dartford
    15:50Cambridge
    £81One-way
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  • FlixBus
    14:101h40
    Dartford
    15:50Cambridge
    £81One-way
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Fastest

  • FlixBus
    14:101h40
    Dartford
    15:50Cambridge
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Dartford to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dartford to Cambridge.

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You can travel between Dartford and Cambridge by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dartford to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £10.

This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Cambridge:

A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Cambridge costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from Dartford to Cambridge is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

The Dartford to Cambridge distance is approximately 84 km.
The average frequency per day from Dartford to Cambridge is:
  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dartford to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Cambridge South.
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dartford to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dartford to Cambridge:
  • 13 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dartford to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Oxford, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Dartford to Cambridge, you can take a train.
In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.

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