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Compare train and bus for Gillingham to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Dartford:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gillingham to Dartford costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Dartford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.04. The journey takes 36m versus 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gillingham to Dartford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gillingham to Dartford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:36 AM1h26Gillingham9:02 AMDartford$111One-way0 transfers
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- 7:36 AM1h26Gillingham9:02 AMDartford$111One-way0 transfers
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- 7:36 AM1h26Gillingham9:02 AMDartford$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Dartford:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gillingham to Dartford costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Dartford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gillingham and Dartford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Dartford station (DFD).
- Travel with Arriva UK to go to Dartford by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Dartford by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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