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Compare train and coach for Dorking to Esher
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorking to Esher among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 15 km
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£32 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorking to Esher
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Trains from Dorking to Esher run on average 4 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 49m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 17:53 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Dorking to Esher trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Dorking and Esher from £2. 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
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
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
49m
Cheapest Price
£32
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Dorking to Esher train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dorking to Esher 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 Esher, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A visit to Esher can typically be enjoyed over a day or two, allowing time to explore local attractions like Claremont Landscape Garden and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, a day trip from Dorking to Esher is feasible. The journey takes 49m, covers 15 km, and trains run 4 times per day.
The train journey from Dorking to Esher offers a scenic view with picturesque countryside landscapes, featuring rolling hills and lush greenery typical of the Surrey area.
Booking trains from Dorking to Esher in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Dorking to Esher is 15 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Dorking to Esher can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Dorking to Esher covers a distance of 15 km and takes approximately 49m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Esher is by coach, costing approximately £2.
To get from Dorking to Esher, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Dorking to Esher leaves at 0:08.
The train station in Dorking that goes to Esher is Dorking station (DKG), and it arrives at Esher station (ESH).
The last train from Dorking to Esher departs at 17:53.
Trains from Dorking to Esher run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dorking to Esher.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dorking to Esher.
Yes, you can take the train from Dorking to Esher.
There is no night train service from Dorking to Esher.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dorking and Esher
Dorking
Esher
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 Esher.
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 Esher is Esher. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Esher for your journey to Esher from Dorking.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 13:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The unisex toilets are located on platform 4, outside the ticket office.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Esher
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Road (B3379) by Station Entrance
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