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
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 33m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 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 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 33m 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 225 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 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)
$137+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. 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 $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. 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.