London Overground
Southeastern
Trains to Dartford from Thornton Heath
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:38 | |
| Departure station | Thornton Heath | |
| Arrival station | Dartford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 16m | |
| Distance | 14 miles (23 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Trains to Dartford from Thornton Heath
Want to travel from Thornton Heath to Dartford by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 1 hour 45 minutes to travel from Thornton Heath to Dartford by train. You'll find on average 44 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Dartford by train; you'll need to make 1 change.
Trains on this route are operated by Southeastern, Thameslink, London Overground and Southern.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Thornton Heath to Dartford?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Thornton Heath to Dartford is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.