Getting Here

Walton-on-Thames is well-connected by rail and road — 32 minutes from London Waterloo and 2 miles from the M25.

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By Train

Walton-on-Thames station is served by South Western Railway on the London Waterloo to Weybridge/Woking line.

  • London Waterloo: approx. 32 minutes
  • Clapham Junction: approx. 22 minutes
  • Wimbledon: approx. 17 minutes
  • Weybridge: 5 minutes

The station is about a 10-minute walk from the town centre and The Heart shopping centre.

Hersham station is also on the same line and useful for the village.

Train times and fares: National Rail ↗

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By Car

Walton-on-Thames is easily reached by road from the M25 and surrounding Surrey towns.

  • M25 Junction 11 (Chertsey): 2 miles via A317
  • M25 Junction 12 (M3 interchange): 5 miles
  • Central London (A316): approximately 18 miles
  • Guildford (A3): approximately 16 miles
  • Heathrow Airport: approximately 12 miles
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Parking

There is a good range of car parks in and around Walton town centre. Most are managed by Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council.

  • The Heart multi-storey — central, covered, pay & display
  • Manor Road car park — convenient for the river and Cowey Sale
  • High Street / Church Street — on-street, limited duration

For current parking charges and availability, check the Elmbridge Borough Council website. Many streets around the town centre have residents-only restrictions — check signs carefully.

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By Bus

Several bus routes serve Walton-on-Thames and the surrounding area:

  • 465: Kingston upon Thames – Walton – Staines
  • 461: Kingston – Esher – Walton
  • 514: Walton – Weybridge – Woking

Bus routes are operated by various operators. For current timetables and journey planning, use the Traveline ↗ or Google Maps ↗.

Note: bus frequency varies significantly by route and time of day. For regular commuting, the train is generally more reliable.

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By Bike

Walton is part of the wider Surrey cycling network and is accessible by bike from several directions.

  • The Thames Path can be cycled on shared-use sections
  • The Mole Valley Cycle Route passes through Hersham
  • National Cycle Network Route 4 runs nearby

Cycle parking is available at the train station and at various points in the town centre.

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From the Airports

  • Heathrow: ~12 miles / 30 min by car; or train via Feltham
  • Gatwick: ~24 miles / 45 min by car; or train via Clapham Junction
  • London City: ~22 miles / 50 min by car or train via Waterloo

Journey times are estimates and will vary with traffic and connections.