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London Commuter Rail · Southeastern
Dartford Loop Line
The Dartford Loop Line completes the triangle of Southeastern Metro routes between London and Dartford, leaving Hither Green and running via Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park and Crayford before joining the North Kent Line.
Operator
Southeastern
London terminus
Charing Cross / Cannon Street
Outer terminus
Dartford (via Eltham & Sidcup)
Stations
10
Zones
Zones 3–6
Frequency
4 tph peak
Journey time
42 min Charing Cross → Dartford
Rolling stock
Class 376 / 465 Networker
About the Dartford Loop Line
It shares stations with both the Sidcup Line (between Hither Green and Sidcup) and adds Eltham as a key interchange in south-east London.
All stations are within Greater London zones, with Eltham serving as a Zone 4 fare boundary and major bus interchange.
Key stations on the Dartford Loop Line
- Hither GreenLoop and Sidcup line junction
- ElthamEltham Palace, busiest stop
- SidcupBexley town centre
- CrayfordFinal London station before Dartford
- DartfordTriangle terminus
FAQs about the Dartford Loop Line
What is the Dartford Loop?
A 19 km loop railway giving three different routes between London and Dartford via the south-east London suburbs.
Is Eltham on the Dartford Loop?
Yes — Eltham is the busiest intermediate station on the Loop.
How often do Loop trains run?
Typically 4 tph at peak, 2 tph off-peak.