- Recommended
Dorking Museum
Town museum covering Dorking’s local history, archaeology and everyday life. A strong choice for understanding the area before exploring the streets.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Dorking
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £28
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £28
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 1 h 41 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 1 h 41 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 86 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Dorking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Dorking will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Fast trains
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Oxford to Dorking, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:19 1h41 Oxford 12:00 Dorking £28 1 One-way 0 changes
10:19 1h41 Oxford 12:00 Dorking £28 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Dorking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Oxford to Dorking and enjoy the approximately 86 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:47.
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 86 km |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Oxford to Dorking trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Oxford to Dorking.
The train distance from Oxford to Dorking is 86 km.
The first train from Oxford to Dorking leaves at 0:05.
The last train from Oxford to Dorking departs at 23:47.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Oxford to Dorking.
Live departures
Oxford to Dorking train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Dorking trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:19 Oxford | 1h41 | 12:00 Dorking | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Oxford to Dorking trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Oxford and Dorking. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Cross Country Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Cross Country Price
£66
Cross Country frequency
15 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£63
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
9 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Oxford and Dorking
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford to Dorking.
There is no night train service from Oxford to Dorking.
Complete guide to Dorking
Things to do in Dorking
Discover the best of Dorking — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dorking trip today.
- Recommended
Rural Life Living Museum
Rural heritage museum near Dorking with historic buildings, crafts and artefacts from Surrey life. A rewarding open-air visit for history-minded travellers.
Leatherhead Museum and Gallery
Historic house and gallery in nearby Leatherhead showing art, local history and changing exhibitions. Worth a short trip for a broader Surrey perspective.
- Must visit
Box Hill
Famous chalk ridge with walking trails, views and easy access from Dorking. It is one of the area’s classic outdoor destinations for short or longer walks.
- Recommended
Ranmore Common
Popular ridge walk above Dorking with open heath, panoramic views and links to local footpaths. Ideal for a half-day countryside escape near town.
- Recommended
Leith Hill
Wooded hill and viewpoint with walking routes through the Greensand Hills. Visitors come for the summit tower, fresh air and sweeping Surrey scenery.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Surrey Hills Sparkling Wine
Surrey Hills sparkling wine made from classic Champagne grapes. The chalky North Downs soils give it a crisp style strongly associated with the area.
Sunday Roast
Traditional British roast beef with roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. A classic Sunday pub meal widely enjoyed in Dorking.
Steak and Ale Pie
Rich steak and ale pie with beef slow-cooked in dark ale under pastry. A staple of Surrey and English pub cooking.
Sorrel Restaurant
Smart but relaxed restaurant and pub serving modern British cooking and seasonal produce in central Dorking.
The Kings Arms
Traditional pub on Dene Street with cask ales, British mains and a classic local feel popular for casual meals.
The Gallery Restaurant at Denbies Wine Estate
Refined dining room at Denbies Wine Estate pairing modern British food with Surrey wines in a vineyard setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and dining cost more than in smaller UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Surrey Connect
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
Dorking Deepdene -> Dorking Town Centre, Dorking
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Dorking town centre is about a 10-minute walk from Dorking Deepdene station via London Road.
- Metrobus accepts contactless tap on and tap off on its buses, with daily capping up to the day ticket price.
Plan your visit to Dorking
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Dorking.
The train journey from Oxford to Dorking offers a pleasantly scenic experience, with views of the English countryside, charming villages, and rolling hills, particularly as it passes through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
FAQs: Oxford to Dorking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
Booking trains from Oxford to Dorking in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford to Dorking.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Dorking
Most Oxford to Dorking trains use the Oxford to Dorking Deepdene station pair, with some services arriving at Dorking. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Dorking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Oxford
Arrival train stations in Dorking
Which Oxford station do trains to Dorking leave from?
Trains from Oxford to Dorking leave from Oxford. The station is 1 km from Oxford city centre at Oxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS.
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · £1 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · £2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · £2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min
Oxford train station facilities and services
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Dorking station do trains from Oxford arrive at?
Trains from Oxford to Dorking most often arrive at Dorking Deepdene. Some services arrive at Dorking, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Dorking arrival station.
Dorking DeepdeneDorking Deepdene station, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 7TY
City-centre transport
Getting to Dorking Deepdene from Dorking city centre
Bus465 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
32 · 28m · £2
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.
DorkingDorking station, Station Approach, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1TF
City-centre transport
Getting to Dorking from Dorking city centre
Bus465 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
32 · 21m · £2
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 WestStation Rd, Dorking RH4 5EE, UK
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.
Train stations for Oxford to Dorking
Check train stations information for Oxford and Dorking, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Oxford that goes to Dorking is Oxford, and it arrives at Dorking Deepdene.
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