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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dartford takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Dartford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dartfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
2h 58m
£71–126

Cardiff to Dartford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Dartford at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Dartford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dartford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dartford via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 58m.

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