The average train between Dorking and Manchester takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Manchester station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Dorking to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Dorking to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dorking and Manchester is 281.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Manchester Piccadilly via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 28m.