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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dorking to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Dorking

Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 257 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

The Corner House Hotel Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
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Gainsborough Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 89+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 64+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 99+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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 S$ 27.92 and S$ 37.23. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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 S$ 27.92 and S$ 37.23. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

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