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
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$186
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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 274 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 Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 49m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$79+
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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 $38.00 and $50.66. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $38.00 and $50.66. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.