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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dorking is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dorking is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at West Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dorking Deepdene via Woking and Guildford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Poole to Dorking?

The distance between Poole and Dorking is 108 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Poole to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dorking bus from?

Poole to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dorking train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Dorking?

The best way to get from Poole to Dorking is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Poole to Dorking bus arrive?

Poole to Dorking bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Dorking train arrive?

Poole to Dorking train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dorking is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Poole to Dorking.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

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Poole to Dorking - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 465 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Dorking by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to WokingWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 37m
£27–69
Drive 90.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Dorking90.8 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Guildford stationRa2
4h 39m
Train, line 465 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to WokingWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Surbiton Station / Victoria Road to South Street465
3h 10m
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to ReadingBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Dorking DeepdeneReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 58m
£31–89

Poole to Dorking by train

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Woking hourly. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to West Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 39m.

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