What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking is to bus which costs £40 - £190 and takes 11h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dorking?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at South Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Cromwell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dorking?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dorking. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Dorking Deepdene via London St Pancras Intl and Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dorking?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dorking is 424 miles. The road distance is 403.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dorking without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £150 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dorking?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Dorking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorking bus from?

Edinburgh to Dorking bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dorking train from?

Edinburgh to Dorking train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Dorking?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dorking is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 11h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorking bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorking bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dorking train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dorking train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dorking?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dorking is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Edinburgh to Dorking.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Dorking?

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Where can I stay near Dorking?

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Edinburgh to Dorking - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dorking by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 39m
£150–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
11h 12m
£44–182
Drive 401.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dorkingcar 401.3 mi
7h 18m
£97–141
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3h 45m
£54–140
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Dorking Deepdenetrain
8h 27m
£190–368
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the subway from Earl's Court station to Wimbledon stationsubway
3. Take the train from Wimbledon to Dorkingtrain
5h 1m
£84–310
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorkingtrain
4h 51m
£106–324
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
4h 30m
£52–173
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Redhilltrain
5h 5m
£68–196
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Dorkingtrain
5h 25m
£62–196

Edinburgh to Dorking by train

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Distance: 421.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dorking, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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