The average train between Poole and Dorking takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Dorking at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Woking and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Dorking station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Poole to Dorking train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Dorking train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.
Book your Poole to Dorking train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Dorking is 129.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Woking hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 39m.