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 February
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in February
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 Christchurch and takes around 33h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 00m 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 241 km.

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 Christchurch and takes around 33h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 00m 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,203 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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)
$134+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.48 and $53.97. 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 $3.38 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 $40.48 and $53.97. 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.