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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dorking to Cardiff
Showing times and prices for 04 Dec
Cheapest price
£138
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
200 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dorking to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dorking to Cardiff will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £138.
Fast trains
To travel from Dorking to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
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18:542h44
Dorking21:38Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
19:542h53
Dorking22:47Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
20:522h54
Dorking23:46Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
22:242h44
Dorking01:08Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
23:478h19
Dorking08:06Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
18:542h44
Dorking21:38Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
22:242h44
Dorking01:08Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
19:542h53
Dorking22:47Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
20:522h54
Dorking23:46Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
23:478h19
Dorking08:06Cardiff
£1381One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorking to Cardiff
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Trains from Dorking to Cardiff run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 3h 58m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 22:03 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Dorking to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Dorking and Cardiff from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
£28
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
£138
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Dorking to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorking to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Cardiff is by train, costing approximately £28.
The cost of a train ticket from Dorking to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £28.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
The train distance from Dorking to Cardiff is 200 km.
To travel from Dorking to Cardiff, you can take a train.
The last train from Dorking to Cardiff departs at 22:03.
There is no night train service from Dorking to Cardiff.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Booking trains from Dorking to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Dorking to Cardiff covers a distance of 200 km and takes approximately 3h 58m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train station in Dorking that goes to Cardiff is Dorking Deepdene (DPD), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The first train from Dorking to Cardiff leaves at 5:07.
Trains from Dorking to Cardiff run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dorking to Cardiff.
Yes, you can take the train from Dorking to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dorking to Cardiff.
A day trip from Dorking to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 58m. However, there are 2 trains per day available for this route, covering a distance of 200 km.
The train journey from Dorking to Cardiff offers a scenic route with views of the Surrey Hills, picturesque countryside, and glimpses of the Severn Estuary, making it a pleasant experience for travellers.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dorking and Cardiff
Dorking
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in Dorking is Dorking. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dorking for your trip from Dorking to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 19:50 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 4
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station to both platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dorking Deepdene
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop E for southbound on A24. Bus Stop A Northbound towards Reading on otherside of Main Road A24.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCBike Parkinginformation
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your journey to Cardiff from Dorking.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
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