The average train between Dorking and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Dorking and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dorking to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
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 Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Dorking to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Dorking to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Dorking and Southend-on-Sea is 80.3 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Southend Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 5m.