Introduction
Where to eat
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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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
S$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 147
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 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 45 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dorking takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 185 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 22h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around S$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 45 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Dorking takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Southampton, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Corner House Hotel Gatwick with bookable Holiday parking
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
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Gainsborough Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 103+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 89+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
S$ 105+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Compact (Skoda Karoq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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