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Leatherhead Museum
A local museum in Leatherhead with changing displays on the area’s history, archaeology and community life, a short trip from Ashtead.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorking to Ashtead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 9 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dorking to Ashtead:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dorking to Ashtead costing on average £7.
Other travel options to Ashtead take longer:
Coach takes on average 27m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (12m by train vs 14m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Dorking to Ashtead run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 10m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorking to Ashtead 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 Ashtead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dorking to Ashtead trains use the Dorking to Ashtead station pair. Use this guide to compare Dorking and Ashtead train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Dorking.
Wi-Fi is available at Dorking. ATMs are available at Dorking.
Ticket office support is available at Dorking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dorking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dorking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Ashtead is 1 km from Ashtead city centre. Public transport options include:
Ashtead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ashtead.
Wi-Fi is available at Ashtead.
Ticket office support is available at Ashtead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ashtead: Parking, WC.
Available at Ashtead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashtead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to platforms. Interchange between platforms via level crossing. Step free access to coffee stall on platform 1 - limited times only. 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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