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Southend Central to Dartford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southend Central to Dartford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $19.51, with average prices for this route around $27.38. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
04:15 Southend Central	06:51 Crayford	2h 36m, Changes required		Find Tickets
04:24 Southend Central	06:51 Crayford	2h 27m, Changes required	London Overground	Find Tickets
04:40 Southend Central	06:52 Dartford	2h 12m, Changes required	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
04:40 Southend Central	07:02 Crayford	2h 22m, Changes required		Find Tickets
05:08 Southend Central	06:59 Dartford	1h 51m, Changes required	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:08 Southend Central	07:21 Paris	2h 13m, Changes required		Find Tickets View More Trains

Southend Central to Dartford Train Route Details

First train

04:15

Last train

23:28

Departure station

Southend Central

Arrival station

Dartford

Journey time

1h 42m

Distance

36 km

Price

$19.51*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Central to Dartford

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southend Central to Dartford during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southend Central to Dartford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southend Central to Dartford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Central to Dartford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Southend Central to Dartford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southend Central to Dartford Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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