How to get from Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train?

From Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train

To get from Dartford to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 477 bus from Home Gardens, Dartford station to Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 12 bus from Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Dartford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 477477
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 1212
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Home Gardens, Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Home Gardens, Dartford
    ID E
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Swanley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swanley
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maidstone East
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Royal Star Arcade, Maidstone
    ID M2
    610 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train via 480, SOUTHEASTERN and 2

To get from Dartford to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Home Gardens, Dartford station to Oakwood Industrial Estate, Northfleet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 2 bus from Ashford International Railway Station, Ashford station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Dartford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 22
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Home Gardens, Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Home Gardens, Dartford
    ID E
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakwood Industrial Estate, Northfleet
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    730 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford International Railway Station, Ashford
    ID R
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dartford to Tenterden

The distance between Dartford, Ashford and Tenterden, Ashford is approximately 76.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ashford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Dartford to Tenterden

To check the bus and train schedule from Dartford to Tenterden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dartford) and destination (Tenterden), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train via 480, SOUTHEASTERN and 2

To get from Dartford to Tenterden in Ashford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 480 bus from Home Gardens, Dartford station to Oakwood Industrial Estate, Northfleet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 2 bus from Ashford International Railway Station, Ashford station to Old Post Office, Tenterden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Dartford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tenterden on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 480480
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 22
Walk to Tenterden
Leaves from Home Gardens, Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Home Gardens, Dartford
    ID E
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 480480
    Wait for bus
    480
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakwood Industrial Estate, Northfleet
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    730 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ashford International
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford International Railway Station, Ashford
    ID R
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Tenterden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Post Office, Tenterden
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tenterden
    Walk to
    Tenterden
    Eastwell Meadows
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 477, Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 480, Train line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Tenterden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dartford to Tenterden?

    The 477 bus line goes from Home Gardens, Dartford station near Dartford in London to Swanley station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Swanley station near Tenterden in Ashford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dartford to Tenterden by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dartford in London and Tenterden in Ashford by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dartford to get to Tenterden?

    Get on the 477 bus from the Home Gardens, Dartford stop near Dartford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dartford and Tenterden?

    Get off the bus at the Swanley stop, which is closest to Tenterden in Ashford.

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