The average train between Dorking and Durham takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Durham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Dorking to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.
Dorking to Durham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Dorking to Durham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dorking and Durham is 402.8 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Durham via Redhill, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 4h 38m.