The average train between Dorking and Colchester takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dorking to Colchester. 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 every 30 minutes between Dorking and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Balham and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Colchester station via Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Dorking to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Dorking to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Dorking and Colchester is 112.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Colchester via Balham, Balham station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 11m.
