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 September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in September
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 29 for a 1h 28m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 for a journey of 217 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 29 for a 1h 28m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dorking using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Gatwick Turret Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 86+
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The Corner House Hotel Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 75+
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Maple Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
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Gainsborough Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 82+
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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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorking, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.