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Dorking Museum
Town museum covering Dorking’s local history, archaeology and everyday life. A strong choice for understanding the area before exploring the streets.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redhill to Dorking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 11 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Redhill to Dorking:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Redhill to Dorking costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Dorking take longer:
Train takes on average 35m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.24. The journey takes 35m versus 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Redhill to Dorking run on average 12 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 11m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:34 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Town museum covering Dorking’s local history, archaeology and everyday life. A strong choice for understanding the area before exploring the streets.
Rural heritage museum near Dorking with historic buildings, crafts and artefacts from Surrey life. A rewarding open-air visit for history-minded travellers.
Historic house and gallery in nearby Leatherhead showing art, local history and changing exhibitions. Worth a short trip for a broader Surrey perspective.
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.
Popular ridge walk above Dorking with open heath, panoramic views and links to local footpaths. Ideal for a half-day countryside escape near town.
Wooded hill and viewpoint with walking routes through the Greensand Hills. Visitors come for the summit tower, fresh air and sweeping Surrey scenery.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Redhill 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.

Most Redhill to Dorking trains use the Redhill to Dorking Deepdene station pair. Use this guide to compare Redhill and Dorking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Redhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Redhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Redhill.
Ticket office support is available at Redhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Redhill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms iva lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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.
Earlswood (Surrey) is 1 km from Redhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Earlswood (Surrey) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Earlswood (Surrey).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Parking, WC.
Available at Earlswood (Surrey): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Earlswood (Surrey): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Level access to platform 1 (towards London). Steps to platform 2 (towards Gatwick). 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.
Dorking Deepdene has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dorking Deepdene.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dorking Deepdene: Parking.
Available at Dorking Deepdene: Bike Parking.
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