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The average train between Dorking and Carlisle takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 45m
£76–179

Dorking to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Dorking and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper6h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Carlisle? 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 Dorking to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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