There are 5 ways to get from Highgate to Dorking by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train via Balham
best- Take the subway from Highgate to Balham StationNorthern
- Take the train from Balham to DorkingLondon Victoria - Horsham / ...
1h 47m£10–17Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highgate to Dorking29.9 mi
1h 12m£8–11Line 65 bus, line 465 bus
- Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Cromwell Road Bus Station65 / ...
- Take the bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Street465
3h 54mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Highgate to Dorking29.9 mi
1h 12m£120–150Subway, train
- Take the subway from Highgate to Waterloo StationNorthern
- Take the train from London Waterloo to DorkingLondon Waterloo - Dorking
1h 50m£12–20
Highgate to Dorking by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highgate to Dorking is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Highgate to Dorking is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Highgate to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Highgate Close and arriving at South Street via Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Ealing Broadway Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Highgate to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Highgate and arriving at Dorking via Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Highgate and Dorking is 32 miles. The road distance is 30 miles.
The best way to get from Highgate to Dorking without a car is to subway and train via Balham which takes 1h 47m and costs £9 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Highgate to Dorking, including transfers.
Highgate to Dorking bus services, operated by First Bus London, depart from Ealing Broadway Station.
Highgate to Dorking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Highgate station.
Highgate to Dorking bus services, operated by First Bus London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.
What companies run services between Highgate, Greater London, England and Dorking, England?
You can take a bus from Highgate Close to South Street via Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Haven Green / Ealing Broadway, Ealing Broadway Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 3h 54m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Highgate to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
Subway from Highgate to Waterloo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Balham to Dorking
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Dorking
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customer.care@transportukbus.com
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Cromwell Road Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Cromwell Road Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Finchley Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5249
- Website
- finchleyairporttransfers.co.uk
Haringey Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 020 3051 7546
- Website
- haringeyminicabscars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Highgate to Dorking train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highgate to Dorking is 30 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Highgate to Dorking.
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