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Preston to Dorking buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Dorking takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Dorking. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 50m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Dorking bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Dorking at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus9h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus7h 53m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus8h 55m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMetrobusTransport UK London Bus9h 9m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Dorking? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Dorking.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dorking, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to South Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Cromwell Road Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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