What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross and arriving at South Street via Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Dorking?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Dorking. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Dorking?

The distance between Charing Cross and Dorking is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Dorking without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Dorking?

The train from London Waterloo to Dorking takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Dorking bus from?

Charing Cross to Dorking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Dorking train from?

Charing Cross to Dorking train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Dorking?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Dorking is to train which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 465 bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Dorking bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Dorking bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Dorking train arrive?

Charing Cross to Dorking train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dorking station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Dorking is 25 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Charing Cross to Dorking.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Dorking?

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Dorking.

Charing Cross to Dorking - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 465 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Dorking by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to DorkingLondon Waterloo - Dorking
52 min
£11–18
Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Dorking24.5 mi
53 min
£7–9
Bus, line 465 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Fairfield Bus StationN87
2. Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Street465
2h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Dorking24.5 mi
53 min
£100–130
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Charing Cross station to Balham StationNorthern
2. Take the train from Balham to DorkingLondon Victoria - Horsham / ...
1h 24m
£12–20

Charing Cross to Dorking by train

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Distance: 21.9 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Dorking, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Dorking hourly. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to South Street via Fairfield Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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