Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Dorking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Aroma (West St) and The King's Head (Pitland St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $78 for a 0h 52m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxted takes 0h 39m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about $78 for a 0h 52m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,408 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,501 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,009 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,287 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$85+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.99 and $50.66. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.99 and $50.66. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.