Dorking travel guide

Dorking Tourism | Dorking Guide

You're Going to Love Dorking

With a population of 16,429, Dorking is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Dorking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Denbies Gallery Restaurant (London Road) and The King's Head (Pitland St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 613
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 613
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 centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 205 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 38m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 205 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about RM 138 for a 1h 38m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around RM 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 19 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 471+
Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 565+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 277+
Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 320+
Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
RM 354+

Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. 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.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. 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.