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 The Surrey Oaks (Parkgate Road) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$220
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 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Dorking takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 03m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Dorking takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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)
$169+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$99+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$114+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$118+

Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22.