Birmingham to Dartford by train

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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Dartford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Birmingham to Dartford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 23:11 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 185
Trains / day 52 View all
Cheapest journey AU$80.30 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 19m
Train operators 8

From Birmingham to Dartford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Birmingham to Dartford by train. With 52 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of a train ticket between Birmingham and Dartford

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$80.30. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Birmingham to Dartford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Dartford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 52 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:11: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:10: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:00: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 19 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Dartford?

This journey covers a total of 185 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Birmingham and Dartford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Birmingham to Dartford

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Dartford city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Birmingham to Dartford

Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham to Dartford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Birmingham to Dartford covers 185 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.