The average train between Dorking and Poole takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Poole at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Poole station via Poole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Dorking to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Woking station.
Dorking to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poole station.
Book your Dorking to Poole train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Dorking and Poole is 129.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 37m.