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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Dartford to Manchester Piccadilly for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Dartford
- Departure station
- Dartford station guide
- Address
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- Station Approach, Dartford DA1 1BP
Operators serving Dartford
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Facilities at Dartford
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-storey car park
Explore the area around Dartford
- Dartford Heath
- Central Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1849 serving Kent's industrial growth.
Rebuilt 1980s with accessible platforms.
Handles 5 million annual passengers.
The station exemplifies Thames Gateway's transport hub evolution, where preserved Victorian infrastructure serves modern commuter demands in this strategically important cross river location.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Dartford to Manchester Piccadilly?
Open the ticket search and enter Dartford as your departure station and Manchester Piccadilly as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Dartford and Manchester Piccadilly?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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