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[Closed] M25 - is there ever a good time to cross at Dartford on a weekday morning?

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I'm guessing 3am is fine, but how bad would 7am be?

Thanks in advance


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 3:29 pm
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No, its pot luck from any time after 6:00. Always prepare with a big cup of patience. I go the other way around up to about 270 degree's, if that makes sense.
Example. A3 to M11, I go Heathrow way around.


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 3:38 pm
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Many thanks, that's pretty much as I suspected


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 3:45 pm
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really? I'd take Dartford over the colossal farce that is the Heathrow junction any day.

After 9 most mornings I get straight through.


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 3:45 pm
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Currently the roadworks aren't helping things!


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 3:55 pm
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North to south isn't that bad, just prepare for the worst, but hope for the best!
The other way is a lot worse..


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 4:37 pm
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A3 to M11, I go Heathrow way around.

I always thought that Heathrow was the busiest bit?


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 4:47 pm
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It's much better since they put the new numberplate readers in. When I do it I usually get there around 7:30 and there is rarely a queue (but I avoid Mondays).


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 4:51 pm
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IMO the M4/M25 and the M3/M25 junctions are worse than the Dartford crossing.


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 5:19 pm
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I commute from Bromley to Basildon most days.
Normally expect 10-15 delay at 8am going north however I sat in a quee for 2 hours yesterday!


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 5:38 pm
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A3 to M11 isn't that much different distance wise either way though. Iirc there's barely any difference at all M3/A12 north vs. South (one junction west /east respectively) either.

In fairness both ways can be disastrous on the wrong day.


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 8:39 pm

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