The average train between Dorking and Ely takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Ely. 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 Ely. 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 Ely at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Ely. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Ely station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Dorking to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Ely train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Dorking to Ely train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Dorking and Ely is 136.1 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Ely via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 31m.