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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Dartford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Cardiff to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Cardiff to Dartford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cardiff and Dartford is 235.1 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dartford via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 1m.
