The average train between Dorking and Bolton takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dorking and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Bolton station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Dorking to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Bolton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dorking to Bolton train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dorking and Bolton is 297.7 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Bolton via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h.