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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorking and Cardiff takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Dorking to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 55m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dorking to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Dorking and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 2m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dorking to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Dorking, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 2h 54m.

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