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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dorking has to offer.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €34 for a 1h 35m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Hiring a car in Dorking
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.