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.

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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
AED 423
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 423
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 140 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Dorking

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,932 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
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Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 482+
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Barrington Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 221+
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Europa Gatwick Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
AED 286+
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Hiring a car in Dorking

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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