Dartford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dartford

With a population of 56 694, Dartford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dartford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito (70 Spital Street) and Browns - Bluewater (Unit Svl06A The Plaza Bluewater) are great picks.

When to visit Dartford

Dartford in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartford in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dartford

Plane

When flying to Dartford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dartford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dartford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Dartford is the busiest station in Dartford. Another popular train station is Dartford Stone Crossing Horns Cross, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dartford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 km from Dartford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dartford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Dartford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dartford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dartford to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Dartford is the busiest station in Dartford. Another popular train station is Dartford Stone Crossing Horns Cross, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dartford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 km from Dartford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dartford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Dartford

Airlines serving Dartford

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartford

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartford

Most booked hotels in Dartford

Holiday Inn London - Bexley
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bexleyheath
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+
Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
Green View Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£60+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£103+

Hiring a car in Dartford

Hiring a car in Dartford costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dartford, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dartford costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dartford, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.