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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £322.
Distance: 281 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price | £322 Average Price | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dartford:
A coach is £99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dartford costing on average £117.
A coach is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dartford costing on average £322.
Other travel options to Dartford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Coach takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 16m 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.
How to get to Dartford from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dartford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dartford are London, Canterbury, Greenwich, Maidstone and Rochester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dartford on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, sits on the River Medway and is known for nearby Leeds Castle and its market-town roots. The centre combines shops, museums and parks with a practical, lived-in feel.
Rochester is a historic Kent city known for its Norman castle, cathedral and links to Charles Dickens. Its cobbled high street and position on the River Medway give it a traditional English character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dartford:
A coach is £99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Dartford costing on average £117.
A coach is £304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dartford costing on average £322.
Other travel options to Dartford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 49m.
Coach takes on average 5h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dartford as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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