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 Knock and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 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 €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71.