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 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city center, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 33 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Renting a car in Dorking
Renting a car in Dorking costs $27 per day, on average, or $55 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
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 Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.