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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Dorking deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 center. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

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 Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 23m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1875 reviews)
$131+
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Denbies Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 727 reviews)
$141+
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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4102 reviews)
$160+
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The Running Horses
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 669 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5012 reviews)
$128+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4906 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Dorking

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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