The average train between Dorking and Derby takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Dorking to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Derby at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Derby. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Derby station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Dorking to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.
Dorking to Derby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Derby station.
Book your Dorking to Derby train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dorking and Derby is 203.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Derby via Redhill and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.