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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Chester is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Chester. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Kingston Station, London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dorking and arriving at Chester via Vauxhall station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Dorking to Chester?

The distance between Dorking and Chester is 204 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Dorking to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Chester bus from?

Dorking to Chester bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Chester train from?

Dorking to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.

Train, bus or fly from Dorking to Chester?

The best way to get from Dorking to Chester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can line 465 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Dorking to Chester bus arrive?

Dorking to Chester bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Where does the Dorking to Chester train arrive?

Dorking to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Chester is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Dorking to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Dorking to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, line 465 bus, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dorking to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorking to Vauxhalltrain Dorking - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 3m
£53–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
8h 23m
£23–47
Line 465 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 39m
Drive 202 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Chestercar 202 mi
3h 53m
£49–70
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 27m
£65–229
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 22m
£63–154
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dorking to Worcester Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 14m
£116–355
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 16m
£230–702
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 43m
£101–224

Dorking to Chester by train and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.5 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Dorking, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Dorking to Chester via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 39m.

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