Introduction
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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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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

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 $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 233 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 32h 30m.

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 $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $67 for a 1h 38m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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)
$126+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$74+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90. 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 $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90. 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.