The average train between Dorking and Edinburgh takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Dorking to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, depart from King's Cross station.
Dorking to Edinburgh train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dorking to Edinburgh train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dorking and Edinburgh is 557.7 km. The road distance is 671 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 6m.