Reading to Dorking by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Dorking

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading to Dorking, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:31 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 51m View journey
Distance (km) 51
Trains / day 58 View all
Cheapest journey €40.71 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 3m
Train operators 3

Taking the train from Reading to Dorking

Ready to book a trip from Reading to Dorking by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Reading and Dorking: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €40.71, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Reading and Dorking

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Reading to Dorking by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 04:31

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:34

  • First daily departure (weekend): 04:34

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:35

  • Average number of daily trains: 58 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 17 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Reading to Dorking

Trains can complete this route in as little as 51 minutes. The total distance travelled is 51 kilometres.

When are tickets between Reading and Dorking available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Reading and Dorking can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Reading to Dorking

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Reading and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Dorking city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Dorking

Want to know more about your journey from Reading to Dorking? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Reading and Dorking is 51 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.