The average train between Dorking and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dorking to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dorking is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Dorking to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.
Dorking to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southend Central station.
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The distance between Dorking and Southend-on-Sea is 80.3 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Southend Central via Redhill, London Bridge, and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 13m.
