By plane, train & automobile to Dartford FC

The stadium:

Dartford FC
Princes Park
Grassbanks (off Darenth Road)
Dartford DA1 1RT

Tel: 01322 299991 Mon-Fri (09:30 17:00)

Email: reception@dartfordfc.com


Admission 2023-2024:

Adults £16
Concessions £11
Youth (age 13 to 17) £5
Juniors (age 5-12) £2
Under 5s - FREE
Match Programme £2.50

The following categories will be able to purchase concession match tickets at the turnstiles on the day of the game:

Unemployed & Income Support
*Proof will be required

The registered carers will gain free entry when accompanying a registered disabled person
*Proof will be required

* ID required for all concession tickets.




Due to part of the planning conditions around the building of Princes Park, it has been necessary to make any match with an expected crowd of 2000+ all ticket. This is for a number of reasons, including traffic management of the roads surrounding the stadium and the health and safety certificate.

Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire stadium, internal or external, with no exceptions. This policy applies to all employees, supporters, consultants, contractors, customers or members and visitors. The gates are open at half time (do not lose your ticket) to cater for smokers. You are not allowed to consume alcohol on the terraces.

The main bar at the stadium is situated on the first floor within the ground.

Non alcoholic beverages & food can be bought from the refreshment pods behind each goal.

There are two turnstiles at either end of the ground, with a 5th at the Academy end for season ticket holders.

By plane:

The nearest airport to Dartford is London City Airport. A Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station is located next to the terminal entrance & from there go to Woolwich Arsenal. It will take approx 7 minutes. There are frequent trains from Woolwich Arsenal to Dartford on the South Eastern line. A fast train (Woolwich Arsenal, Abbey Wood, Dartford) will take approx 15 mins.

Live flight information from London City Airport


By train
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You can use your Oyster card at Dartford Station.
It's been like this since 6th September 2015.

The (then) Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: `Integrating the fares on this route with the wider TfL network makes perfect sense and ties in with our mission to make getting around our city easy for everyone, no matter where they live. I'm delighted that the great people of Dartford can now benefit from contactless payments and Oyster, which offer better fares and a more convenient way to travel.'

National Rail Enquiries: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk

Dartford Railway Station: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/DFD.html

South Eastern Train Timetables

Journey check: https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information

Map

When you come out of Dartford railway station, go straight on towards the footbridge, then go down the steps (right of the footbridge), then turn left. The Fastrack bus stop is there.

Fastrack route B goes from Dartford Station to the front gates at Princes Park:

Map: https://www.go-fastrack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fastrack-route-map.pdf

 

If you are walking from the station, do as per above, ie walk down the steps, turn left into Home Gardens. Cross the road (Station Approach) that leads up to the station & follow the road round to the right (Waitrose (now Aldi) will be on your right on the other side of the road. Waitrose closed down Feb 2014, Aldi opened 25th June 2015). You'll pass some bus stops, cross Overy Street go towards the traffic lights. Cross over at the traffic lights, but do not walk up the road where the bus lane is (although you could, but you'll miss the first pub). Turn left & walk past Amar Hall & take the first right. This is Darenth Road.

On your right there is a Youngs pub called the Malt Shovel: https://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/67/6757/Malt_Shovel/Dartford

If you carry walking up Darenth Road, on your left on the corner of Brent Lane, there is another pub called
The Ivy Leaf: https://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/29/29591/Ivy_Leaf/Dartford

Carry walking up Darenth Road. At the lights, you'll find Princes Road. Cross over & keep going straight (Darenth
Road). The first left is David Lloyd fitness centre, the second left is Grassbanks. This is the car park entrance to
the stadium. Walk up the hill & you're there. Distance is just over a mile from station to stadium.

List of selected other pubs

There is also The Dartford Jug. 8 Market Street, Dartford, DA1 1ET. It's a Micro Pub.

The alternative train route is to get a train to Ebbsfleet International Station & catch a Fastrack B bus to the gates of Princes Park.

However it will take you round the houses to get there, also taking in Bluewater & Darent Valley Hospital. Maybe easier to get a cab.

All Night Cars (01322 221100) or you can get a metered taxi from outside the station (turn right at the train exit/entrance).

Uber operate in the area.

 

By car:

Not updated for the 2023-2024 season as no one ever used them.

TomTom/Garmin/Google Earth Sat Nav Locations for:

Vanarama National South League 2022-2023 19.6.2022 (V1) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth)

Vanarama National South League 2020-2021 9.6.2020 (V1) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth) (same for 21-22)

Vanarama National South League 2019-2020 17.5.2019 (V2) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth)

Vanarama National South League 2018-2019 14.6.2018 (V1) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth)

Vanarama National South League 2017-2018 18.7.2017 (V1) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth)

Vanarama National South League 2016-2017 18.6.2016 (V1) (only contains TomTom & Google Earth)

Vanarama National South League 2015-2016 14.6.2015 (V1)

Vanarama Conference clubs 2014-2015: 17.6.2014 (V1)

What was the Vanarama South POI 2014-2015 (minus Salisbury)

Skrill Premier clubs 2013-2014 1.6.2013 (V1)

Blue Square Bet Premier 2012-2013: 18.7.2012 (V3)

Blue Square Bet South League 2011-2012: 5.7.2011 (V2)

Blue Square Bet South League 2010-2011: 10.6.2010 (V3)

Route Planners: Michelin AA RAC

Traffic

Dartford football stadium (Princes Park) has space for 304 cars, 16 motorcycles, 30 bicycles and has 4 coach bays. It is 11 feet from the Fastrack B bus network. One mile walk from Dartford train station

Street parking is available in the surrounding area.

You could always park in Bluewater (https://www.bluewater.co.uk/) (13,000 car spaces) & get a Fastrack "B" bus to the stadium (stops right outside) & do some shopping before/after the game. Bus journey approx 15 mins. The buses also have free WIFI, as does Bluewater.

Or park at Ebbsfleet International Station:
https://ebbsfleetintl.co.uk/parking

Update: 21.8.2019: The charges have gone up for evening parking by 346%. Source

Get the same Fastrack "B" bus to Princes Park. Although it does take you round the houses.
You will see on the way, Ebbsfleet FC, Ingress Park, Greenhithe Station, Bluewater, Darent Valley Hospital & finally Princes Park.

Fastrack bus info: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/fastrack/

Map: https://www.go-fastrack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fastrack-route-map.pdf

Dartford station car park:
https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-information/more-travel-help/car-parking

Other parking: https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/da1_1rt/



Car directions as per official site: https://www.dartfordfc.com/directions-to-the-ground/

Selected Hotels:

https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-dartford-bridge-GATDBDI/index.html

Hilton Dartford Bridge Hotel
Masthead Close
Crossways Business Park
Dartford DA2 6QF
Tel:01322 284444
Fax: 01322 288225

There are no buses from Dartford train station directly to the Hilton.

Nearest you could get is from the station to Milestone Road (leaving you about a 20 min walk) getting either the no coinage taken "492" or the 480/490 (cash & card), getting off the bus & walking up the road to the right passing Costcutter (there is a Shell petrol Station opposite Costcutter) etc. Get to the main lights, turn left into Cotton Lane & cross by the lights to the other side & turn left, past the new development (which used to be Stone House Hospital) & judo/bowls club on the right), soon to be a Secondary School, a Rugby Club & yet more houses, all the way down, then follow the pavement as it bends right & the Hilton is on your right. It would be easier/quicker to call a cab whilst on the train or get a metered taxi from outside the station.

Greenhithe Station may be a better option. You can also get a Fastrack bus half way up Crossways from the station. Or you can walk. You will see a 24 hour Asda on the right, you'll pass a Burger King on the left, then a Costa Coffee & small food shop on the left & the Hilton is also on the left. It's about a 15 min walk from Greenhithe Station to the Hilton.

 

Welcome to Kent, what used to be the Garden of England. It is turning into the Concrete Jungle of England with new houses being built all the time. The only grass that will be left soon is what the natives smoke.

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https://www.campanile-dartford-south-east-london.co.uk/en/index.aspx

1 Clipper Boulevard
West Crossways Business Park
Dartford DA2 6QN

Tel : 01322 278925
Fax : 01322 278948

Email : dartford@campanile.com

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https://www.expressdartford.co.uk/Holiday-Inn-Express-Dartford-Home/holiday-inn-express-dartford-bridge.html

Holiday Inn Express Dartford Bridge
University Way
Dartford
England
DA1 5PA

Tel: 01322 290333
Fax: 01332 290444
Email: info@expressdartford.co.uk

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https://www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/rowhill/

Wilmington
Kent
England
DA2 7QH

Tel: 01322 615136
Fax: 01322 615137

General Enquiries
Tel: 01322 615136
Hotel & Utopia Spa - admin@rowhillgrange.com

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https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/23/Dartford-hotel


Travel Lodge

Charles Street
Off Crossways Boulevard
Dartford
Kent
DA9 9AP
United Kingdom
Tel: 0871 984 6025
Fax: 01322 387854

 

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Premier Inn

The Bridge Business Park, Halcrow Avenue,
Dartford DA1 5FX

T: 0871 527 9328
F: 0871 527 9329

Opened December 2011. 60 bedroom hotel next to the Beacon Beefeater. Conveniently situated close to the Dartford crossing enabling easy access north and south. All rooms air conditioned and site offers free parking.

See: https://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/DARBRI/dartford

 

 

Last updated 23.6.2022