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 The Surrey Oaks (Parkgate Road) 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 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 Train. The train journey from Dorking to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
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 £19 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 £17.82 and £23.76. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.