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 Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10903
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10903
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around ₹ 2,171 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 3,506 for a 1h 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 918. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 918 for a journey of 225 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Train. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around ₹ 2,171 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 3,506 for a 1h 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 217 km and will cost you around ₹ 918. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 918 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,269+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,237+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,335+
Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 12,090+
Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 7,140+
Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 5,342+

Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.