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
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 Train. The train journey from Dartford to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 50m 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 Reading, the bus ride to Dartford takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Leicester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Dartford
Where to stay in Dartford
Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dartford
Most booked hotels in Dartford
Hiring a car in Dartford
Hiring a car in Dartford costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dartford is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.