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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dorking to see all of its attractions.
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 centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dorking departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Hiring a car in Dorking
Hiring a car in Dorking costs £35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.