The average train between Manchester and Dorking takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Dorking at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dorking station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Dorking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Dorking train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dorking station.
Book your Manchester to Dorking train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Dorking is 281.5 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dorking via London Euston, Euston station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 3h 43m.