Discover Dartford to Manchester by train

Planning a train adventure from Dartford to Manchester? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Dartford and Manchester

The cheapest train tickets from Dartford to Manchester start at €78.83. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Dartford to Manchester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Dartford to Manchester departure frequency and train timetable

With 89 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:43 and the last one is at 23:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:15, with the last one at 20:50.

Average train travel time from Dartford to Manchester

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 281 kilometres.

Booking Dartford to Manchester trains in advance

Booking your Dartford to Manchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Manchester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Manchester.

Frequently asked questions

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

The train journey from Dartford to Manchester covers 281 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Dartford to Manchester?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at €78.83. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Dartford to Manchester train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 4 and a half months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Dartford to Manchester?

The fastest jouney takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.