The average train between Exeter and Dorking takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Dorking at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Dorking station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Exeter to Dorking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Dorking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Dorking Deepdene station.
Book your Exeter to Dorking train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Dorking is 230.6 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dorking Deepdene via Reading in around 3h 11m.