Getting Here

Walton-on-Thames, Hersham and Whiteley Village sit close together in Surrey, well-connected by rail and road — Walton is 32 minutes from London Waterloo and 2 miles from the M25.

Getting to Walton-on-Thames

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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 approximately a 20 to 25 minute walk from the town centre and The Heart shopping centre, via Ashley Park Road and Ashley Road.

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
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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

Bus routes connect Walton-on-Thames with nearby towns and villages, including current routes such as 458, 459, 461, 555 and 564, serving destinations including Staines, Shepperton, Hersham, Esher, Kingston upon Thames and Weybridge. Routes and timetables change, so always check before travelling.

For current timetables and journey planning, use Surrey County Council's Walton timetables ↗ or Traveline ↗.

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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.

Getting to Hersham

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By Train

Hersham station sits on the South Western Main Line, with at least two trains an hour to London Waterloo. Walton-on-Thames station also serves the west of the village.

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By Car & Bus

The A3 passes nearby, and the M25 is minutes away. Hersham is about a mile south of Walton-on-Thames town centre, easily reached on foot via Queen's Road or by bus.

For current bus timetables, use Traveline ↗.

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Parking

There is no dedicated car park at Hersham Green itself; nearby on-street parking is limited, so arriving on foot, by bus or by train is usually the simplest option for the village centre.

Getting to Whiteley Village

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By Bus, Car or Taxi

Whiteley Village is a private residential community south of Hersham with no railway station of its own. Bus route 459 (Staines – Walton-on-Thames – Hersham – Whiteley Village) stops at "Stores, Whiteley Village," the practical public-transport option; otherwise a car, taxi or bicycle from Walton-on-Thames or Hersham station is the way to get there.

There are no visitor facilities on site. Read more about visiting respectfully in our guide to Whiteley Village.

From the Airports

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Heathrow, Gatwick & London City

Journey times below are to Walton-on-Thames; Hersham and Whiteley Village are a few minutes further by road.

  • 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.