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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Read is to bus via London which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Read is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Read?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Read. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Constitutional Club via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Read?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Read. However, there are services departing from Dorking and arriving at Blackburn via Vauxhall station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Dorking to Read?

The distance between Dorking and Read is 253 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Read without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Dorking to Read, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Read bus from?

Dorking to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Read train from?

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

Train or bus from Dorking to Read?

The best way to get from Dorking to Read is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Dorking to Read bus arrive?

Dorking to Read bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Dorking to Read train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorking to Read?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Read is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Dorking to Read.

Where can I stay near Read?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Read.

Dorking to Read - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Dorking to Vauxhalltrain Dorking - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 4m
£60–147
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
8h 45m
£39–59
Drive 240.4 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Readcar 240.4 mi
4h 17m
£60–87
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Dorking to Worcester Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain
4. Take the bus from Interchange to Campbell Streetbus
6h 32m
£76–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dorking to Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain
4. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain
5. Take the bus from Interchange to Campbell Streetbus M2
6h 23m
£85–144
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
7h 58m
£103–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
9h 23m
£41–70
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Campbell Streetbus
7h 47m
£78–211
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, 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 Bolton to Clitheroetrain
7h 7m
£113–276

Dorking to Read by train, foot, and bus

112Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dorking to Simonstone Lane via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, London Euston, Preston, Blackburn, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dorking to Constitutional Club via London Victoria, London Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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