Dartford to York by train

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Overview: trains from Dartford to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Dartford to York, 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 04:50 View journey
Last train 23:31 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 293
Trains / day 59 View all
Cheapest journey AU$148.92 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 29m
Train operators 8

Travelling by train from Dartford to York

Ready to travel from Dartford to York by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Dartford and York: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Dartford to York:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$148.92

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Dartford to York daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to York on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 59 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:50: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:31: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:15: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 8 minutes: frequency of train departures

Dartford to York distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 293 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 3 minutes.

When do tickets between Dartford and York go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Dartford and York 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Dartford to York travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: York.

FAQs about the train journey from Dartford to York

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

The train journey between Dartford and York spans 293 kilometres.

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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.