Bus from Darenth to Dartford
5 direct routes · 4–32 min · first bus 07:34, last bus 16:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dartford as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Darenth, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | Brookline | ~5 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:59 | 16:13 | Watchgate (opp) | Darent Valley Hospital (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 4, D2, 423, G1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1st Bus Stop | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Watchgate (opp) | Priory Hill (adj) | Sutton At Hone & Hawley |
| D2 | 1st Bus Stop | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:21 | 14:21 | Watchgate (opp) | Home Gardens (Stop E) | Bean |
| 423 | 1st Bus Stop | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Watchgate (opp) | West Hill (W-bound) | — |
| G1 | Brian Jones Coaches | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:22 | 14:22 | Watchgate (opp) | Gore Hill (NE-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Darenth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 479 bus, 4 bus, D2 bus, 423 bus or G1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Darenth to Dartford?
5 routes run directly from Darenth to Dartford: the 479 (Brookline), the 4 (1st Bus Stop), the D2 (1st Bus Stop), the 423 (1st Bus Stop), the G1 (Brian Jones Coaches). The most frequent is the 479, 5 times each weekday — board at Watchgate (opp) and get off at Darent Valley Hospital (adj), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Darenth to Dartford?
Between 4 minutes on the G1 and 32 on the D2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Darenth to Dartford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:34 and the last around 16:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Darenth to Dartford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.