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 £40.93. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Birmingham and Dartford by train?

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

How much does it cost to go from Birmingham to Dartford by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £40.93. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Birmingham to Dartford by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Birmingham to Dartford by train?

The shortest trip is 2 hours and 40 minutes.