What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dorking?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dorking is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dorking?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dorking is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at South Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dorking Deepdene via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dorking?

The distance between Cardiff and Dorking is 148 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Dorking without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Dorking?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Cardiff to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dorking bus from?

Cardiff to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dorking train from?

Cardiff to Dorking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dorking?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dorking is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 465 bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dorking bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dorking train arrive?

Cardiff to Dorking train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dorking is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Dorking.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Dorking?

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

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Cardiff to Dorking - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 465 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Dorking by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Dorking DeepdeneReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2h 48m
£44–122
Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dorking146.2 mi
2h 47m
£37–53
Bus, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Street465
5h 3m
Bus, line 465 bus via Kingsway GD
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Street465
5h 43m

Cardiff to Dorking by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dorking, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dorking Deepdene via Reading in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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