The average train between Dorking and Canterbury takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dorking and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Canterbury station via Tonbridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Dorking to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.
Dorking to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Dorking to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Dorking and Canterbury is 98.5 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Canterbury West via Redhill and Tonbridge in around 2h 57m.