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Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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31

train journeys
per day

38

miles (62 kms)

1hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

05:00 / 00:18

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Dartford and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dartford to Canterbury West is approximately 38 miles (62 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Dartford and Canterbury West.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dartford to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Dartford to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:00
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    06:59
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:09
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    07:39
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:30
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:31
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    08:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:56
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:00
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:01
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:56
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:00
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:01
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:26
    1 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:30
    1 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:27
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:56
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    16:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:00
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    17:04
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:30
    2 hrs 2 changes
    17:30
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:56
    1 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    17:34
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:00
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:26
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Dartford
    Canterbury West
    Dartford to Canterbury West

About Dartford Station

Station name Dartford (DFD)
Address Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:40
Saturday 06:10 - 19:40
Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Dartford and Canterbury West

The travel time between Dartford and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dartford and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:18.

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Amenities on trains between Dartford and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Dartford & Canterbury West. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Dartford and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Dartford and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.