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Compare train and coach for Dorking to Merstham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dorking to Merstham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 12 km
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50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dorking to Merstham
Trains from Dorking to Merstham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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 £6
Distance 12 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:13 |
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 £6
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern from Dorking to Merstham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western, Southern trains will get you between Dorking and Merstham from £6. 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
30m
Cheapest Price
£6
Great Western Rail frequency
1 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
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
£19
first_great_western frequency
24 a day
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£27
Southern frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Dorking to Merstham train
FAQs: Travel by train from Dorking to Merstham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dorking to Merstham.

Booking trains from Dorking to Merstham 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 Merstham is 12 km.
To get from Dorking to Merstham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Dorking to Merstham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Merstham is by coach, costing approximately £6.
The train journey from Dorking to Merstham covers a distance of 12 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Dorking to Merstham leaves at 5:13.
The train station in Dorking that goes to Merstham is Dorking Deepdene (DPD), and it arrives at Merstham station (MHM).
The last train from Dorking to Merstham departs at 23:13.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dorking to Merstham.
Trains from Dorking to Merstham run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dorking to Merstham.
There is no night train service from Dorking to Merstham.
Yes, you can take the train from Dorking to Merstham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dorking and Merstham
Dorking
Merstham
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 Merstham.
Amenities at train station
information
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
information
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
information
The major train station for arrivals in Merstham is Merstham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Merstham for your journey to Merstham from Dorking.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between 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: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the booking hall and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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