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
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 55m 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 Hertz, 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 $10. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 338 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 27h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 55m 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 Hertz, 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 $10. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 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)
$131+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$75+
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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 $36.49 and $48.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Polestar 2 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, 43% 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 $36.49 and $48.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Polestar 2 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, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.