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. Dorking deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 center. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around $8. From Leicester, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Renting a car in Dorking
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Mini (Toyota iQ or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.