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
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$187
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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 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 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 120 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 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)
$134+
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ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$74+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.18 and $49.57. 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 $3.10 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 $37.18 and $49.57. 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.