Brighton to Dartford by train

Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains

Overview: trains from Brighton to Dartford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton 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 04:33 View journey
Last train 23:23 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 73
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey CA$38.06 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 11m
Train operators 6

Explore Brighton to Dartford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Brighton to Dartford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Brighton and Dartford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$38.06, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Brighton to Dartford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:00.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:23.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:33.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:23.

  • 57 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 11 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Brighton to Dartford?

On this route spanning 73 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 50 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Brighton and Dartford?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Brighton and Dartford 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Dartford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Dartford.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to Dartford

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

The train journey between Brighton and Dartford spans 73 kilometres.

230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators

Sncf Eurostar Deutsche Bahn Trenitalia National Rail ÖBB Renfe SBB
Interrail Eurail TGV Lyria Swiss Travel System Italo Iryo Alleo OUIGO RegioJet

Travellers rate us "Excellent!"

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.