Leicester to Dartford by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Dartford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 04:14 View journey
Last train 22:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 161
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £78.31 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 32m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Leicester to Dartford by train

Want to know how to get from Leicester to Dartford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Leicester to Dartford take around 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 161 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Leicester is scheduled to depart at around  04:14. The last departure is usually at around 22:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leicester at around 05:54, with the last train leaving at around 20:17. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 38 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 18 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £78.31.

We think any time is a great time to visit Dartford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Dartford.

Is there a direct train from Leicester to Dartford?

The journey between Leicester and Dartford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leicester to Dartford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Leicester to Dartford?

The Leicester to Dartford train travel takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Leicester to Dartford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dartford leaving Leicester at around 04:14 and the last train leaving at around 22:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leicester at around 05:54, with the final departure at 20:17.

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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.