The average train between Dorking and Colchester takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Colchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Dorking to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Dorking and Colchester is 112.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 6m.