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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dorking to see all of its attractions.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by LNER. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 1h 49m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by LNER. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 1h 49m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,390 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,345 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,721 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,939 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,621 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,320 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (839 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,482 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,846 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (985 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Denbies Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 279+
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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
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Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
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Renting a car in Dorking

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.96 and C$ 39.95.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.96 and C$ 39.95.

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