What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dartford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Priory Hill via Victoria Station, New Cross Bus Garage and Bexleyheath Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dartford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dartford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dartford via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dartford?

The distance between Cardiff and Dartford is 165 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Dartford without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dartford without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Cardiff to Dartford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dartford bus from?

Cardiff to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dartford train from?

Cardiff to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Dartford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dartford is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £700 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dartford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dartford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dartford train arrive?

Cardiff to Dartford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dartford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dartford is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Dartford.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Dartford?

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Where can I stay near Dartford?

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Cardiff to Dartford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Dartford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to DartfordLondon Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
3h 6m
£52–125
Bus via New Cross Bus Garage
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
6h 36m
£12–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
5h
£20–41
Drive 165.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dartford165.6 mi
3h 19m
£41–59
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
6h 4m
£240–539
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
6h 12m
£97–218
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 36m
£218–669

Cardiff to Dartford by train and subway

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–30 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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