How to get from Luton to Dartford by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Luton to Dartford in London: take the THAMESLINK train from Luton station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is £10.20.

103min£10.20
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 3
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    102 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SOUTHEASTERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Luton to Dartford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £10.20.

85min£10.20
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Faversham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gravesend
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Luton to Dartford

The distance between Luton, London and Dartford, London is approximately 48.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Luton 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 Luton

Luton is located at Luton, London and the nearest public transport station is Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre.

Bus stations close to Luton:

  • Luton Station Interchange, Luton Town Centre
  • Rail Station Entrance, High Town
  • Luton Airport Parkway

Public transport stations close to Dartford, London

Dartford is located at Dartford, London and the nearest public transport station is Mill Pond Road, Dartford.

Train stations close to Dartford:

  • Slade Green

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Mill Pond Road, Dartford
  • Dartford
  • Home Gardens, Dartford

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, SOUTHEASTERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Luton to Dartford in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Luton station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Dartford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £10.20.

85min£10.20
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Luton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Luton
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Faversham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gravesend
    25 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dartford
    Ride to train station
    Dartford
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Luton and Dartford?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Luton in Luton to Dartford in London in 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Luton to Dartford?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Rainham (Kent) station near Luton in Luton to Dartford station near Dartford in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Luton to Dartford by train?

    The total travel time between Luton in Luton and Dartford in London by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Luton to get to Dartford?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Rainham (Kent) station near Luton in Luton.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Luton and Dartford?

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

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

    The ride from Luton to Dartford costs £10.20.

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