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

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 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 New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Denbies Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 607 reviews)
$153+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 14237 reviews)
$162+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6874 reviews)
$165+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 16997 reviews)
$145+
The White Horse
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1323 reviews)
$124+
Wotton House
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2098 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Dorking

Renting a car in Dorking costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dorking costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.