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.
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
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 1h 20m and costs around RM 193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about RM 92 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around RM 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 39 for a journey of 145 miles.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Hiring a car in Dorking
Expect to pay RM 7.66 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 RM 91.91 and RM 122.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.