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, The King's Head (Pitland St) and The Surrey Oaks (Parkgate Road) 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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around AED 162 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 77 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dorking takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Dorking
Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking
Most booked hotels in Dorking
Hiring a car in Dorking
Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 77.13 and AED 102.84. 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.