Dorking to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dorking and Chester takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £82
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dorking to Vauxhalltrain Dorking - London Waterloo
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4h 5m

£71–114

Dorking to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dorking and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:30 PM → 8:12 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
5:30 PM → 9:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:05 AM → 3:05 PM
4h • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:06 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 6:06 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dorking to Chester? 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.