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$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
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 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 233 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 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 01m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,047 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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$ 123+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
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Gainsborough Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Acorn Lodge Hotel Gatwick & Parking
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 104+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.70 and S$ 43.60. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.70 and S$ 43.60. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.