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How to get from Ilford to Dartford by train?

From Ilford to Dartford by train

To get from Ilford to Dartford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Ilford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Abbey Wood (London) station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is £7.30.

77min£7.30
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Ilford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ilford
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 4
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Abbey Wood Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ilford to Dartford by DLR, bus and train

To get from Ilford to Dartford in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one DLR line and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Pier Road (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Woolwich Arsenal station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £8.75.

74min£8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
DLR - DLR
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pier Road (N)
    ID N
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    King George V.
    ID 9400ZZDLKGV2
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Dartford

The distance between Ilford, London and Dartford, London is approximately 34.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Dartford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ilford

Ilford is located at Ilford, London and the nearest public transport station is Redbridge Central Library (Q).

Tube stations close to Ilford:

  • Barking
  • Gants Hill
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Ilford:

  • Seven Kings

Bus stations close to Ilford:

  • Redbridge Central Library (Q)
  • Redbridge Central Library, Ilford
  • Redbridge Central Library (R)

Public transport stations close to Dartford, London

Dartford is located at Dartford, London and the nearest public transport station is Hanau Bridge (G).

Train stations close to Dartford:

  • Slade Green

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Hanau Bridge (G)
  • William Mundy Way, Dartford
  • Mill Pond Road, Dartford

From Ilford to Dartford by DLR, bus and train

To get from Ilford to Dartford in London, you’ll need to take one bus line, one DLR line and one train line: take the SL2 bus from Ilford / Chapel Road (P) station to Pier Road (N) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Woolwich Arsenal station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is £8.75.

74min£8.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
DLR - DLR
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Ilford / Chapel Road (P)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford / Chapel Road (P)
    ID P
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    North Woolwich
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pier Road (N)
    ID N
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    King George V.
    ID 9400ZZDLKGV2
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Woolwich Arsenal
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Dartford?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ilford to Dartford?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Bus line DLR, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Ilford and Dartford in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ilford to Dartford in London?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Ilford station near Ilford to Heathrow Terminal 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heathrow Terminal 4 station near Dartford in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Dartford in London by train?

    The total travel time between Ilford and Dartford in London by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ilford to get to Dartford in London?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Ilford station near Ilford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ilford and Dartford in London?

    Get off the train at the Heathrow Terminal 4 station, which is closest to Dartford in London.

  • How much is the train fare from Ilford to Dartford?

    The ride from Ilford to Dartford costs £7.30.