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

Dorking travel guide

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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, Denbies Gallery Restaurant (London Road) and Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 9 miles 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dorking takes 110 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 9 miles 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 Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dorking takes 110 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$110+
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Little Foxes Hotel & Gatwick Airport Parking
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$116+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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