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 Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 179
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

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 C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 1h 35m 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 rental 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

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 C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 1h 35m 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 rental 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Denbies Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 268+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
The White Horse
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Wotton House
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+

Renting a car in Dorking

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90.