The average train between Dorking and Bournemouth takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Dorking to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Woking station.
Dorking to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Dorking to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dorking and Bournemouth is 122.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 1h 22m.