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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Dorking
Cheapest price
£132
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Dorking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Dorking will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
To travel from Cardiff to Dorking you need to make at least one change.
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8:513h00Cardiff11:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change- 10:202h31Cardiff12:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 11:202h31Cardiff13:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 11:212h55Cardiff14:16Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 12:202h31Cardiff14:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 10:202h31Cardiff12:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 11:202h31Cardiff13:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 12:202h31Cardiff14:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 13:202h31Cardiff15:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
- 14:202h31Cardiff16:51Dorking£1321One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Dorking
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Dorking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 200 km
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£47 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Dorking train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Dorking trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:51 Cardiff | 3h00 | 11:51 Dorking | 1 change | |
| 10:20 Cardiff | 2h31 | 12:51 Dorking | 1 change | |
| 11:20 Cardiff | 2h31 | 13:51 Dorking | 1 change | |
| 11:21 Cardiff | 2h55 | 14:16 Dorking | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Dorking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Dorking run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 5:07 |
Last train 22:03 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Cardiff to Dorking trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Cardiff and Dorking from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Dorking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Dorking by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dorking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Dorking
Most Cardiff to Dorking trains use the Cardiff Central to Dorking Deepdene station pair, with some services arriving at Dorking. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Dorking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Which Dorking station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Dorking Deepdene from Dorking city centre
Dorking Deepdene train station facilities and services
Dorking Deepdene has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dorking Deepdene.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dorking Deepdene: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Dorking Deepdene: Bike Parking.
Getting to Dorking from Dorking city centre
Dorking train station facilities and services
Dorking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dorking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dorking. ATMs are available at Dorking.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dorking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dorking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dorking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dorking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Dorking West train station facilities and services
Dorking West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dorking West.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Dorking West.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dorking West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dorking West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dorking West.
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