Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Dorking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Denbies Gallery Restaurant (London Road) and Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
$191
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 48m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$116+
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Little Foxes Hotel & Gatwick Airport Parking
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$124+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$137+
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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 $36.56 and $48.74. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $36.56 and $48.74. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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