Dorking travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dorking

With a population of 16 429, Dorking is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Dorking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Denbies Gallery Restaurant (London Road) and Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dorking

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$116+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$118+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$161+

Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48.