Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. 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, Aroma (West St) and The King's Head (Pitland St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 131
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 20m 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 hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 145 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from York, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 20m 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 hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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$ 109+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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Gainsborough Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 87+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 65+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Polestar 2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Polestar 2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.