Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dorking travel guide

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

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When to visit Dorking

Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 486
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 486
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 14 km 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around RM 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about RM 144 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, 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 RM 25. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 30 for a journey of 233 km.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around RM 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about RM 144 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, 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 RM 25. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about RM 30 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,858 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,893 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,295 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,819 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,105 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 489+
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Little Foxes Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 300+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 288+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 342+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay RM 7.57 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 90.76 and RM 121.02. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 7.57 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 90.76 and RM 121.02. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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