The average train between Edinburgh and Dorking takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Dorking. 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 Edinburgh and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Dorking at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Dorking? 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 Edinburgh to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dorking station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Edinburgh to Dorking train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dorking train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dorking train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dorking is 557.7 km. The road distance is 671 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.