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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Dorking
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 53 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Dorking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Dorking will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Sheffield to Dorking, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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.
10:003h53Sheffield13:53Dorking£381One-way0 changes
- 10:003h53Sheffield13:53Dorking£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Sheffield to Dorking
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Dorking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £106, while a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£106 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (3h 14m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £106 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Sheffield to Dorking train times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Dorking trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 Sheffield | 3h53 | 13:53 Dorking | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Dorking
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Dorking run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 20:58 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Dorking trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Dorking from £105. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sheffield to Dorking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Dorking
Most Sheffield to Dorking trains use the Sheffield to Dorking Deepdene station pair, with some services arriving at Dorking. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Dorking train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do trains to Dorking leave from?
Getting to Sheffield from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield train station facilities and services
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, 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 Sheffield arrive at?
Getting to Dorking Deepdene from Dorking city centre
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.
Getting to Dorking from Dorking city centre
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.
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