4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dartford to Leicester
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dartford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dartford to Leicester will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dartford for Leicester on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:46 PM2h19Dartford3:05 PMLeicester$501One-way0 transfers- 8:16 AM2h20Dartford10:36 AMLeicester$591One-way0 transfers
- 12:46 PM2h19Dartford3:05 PMLeicester$501One-way0 transfers
- 8:16 AM2h20Dartford10:36 AMLeicester$591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dartford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Leicester:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Leicester costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $73 (€59) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Dartford to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Dartford to Leicester trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:16 AM Dartford | 2h20 | 10:36 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:46 PM Dartford | 2h19 | 3:05 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dartford to Leicester
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Trains from Dartford to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (162 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink from Dartford to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Dartford and Leicester from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dartford to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dartford to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Dartford to Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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