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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Cardiff station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Dorking to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorking Deepdene station.
Dorking to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dorking to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dorking and Cardiff is 199.5 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Cardiff Central via Reading in around 3h 2m.