Getting to Walton-on-Thames
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
By Train
Walton-on-Thames station is served by South Western Railway on the London Waterloo to Weybridge/Woking line.
- London Waterloo: fastest around 22 to 25 minutes, stopping trains around 30 to 35 minutes
- Weybridge: around 4 to 7 minutes
- Woking: around 10 to 15 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 ↗. See our full station guide for platforms, tickets, parking and accessibility. Hersham station serves the east of the area, but has no step-free access.
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
Parking
There is a good range of car parks in and around Walton town centre, most of them managed by Elmbridge Borough Council or Surrey County Council.
- The Heart multi-storey: central, covered, pay and display
- Walton Lane car park: free, on the riverbank at Cowey Sale
- Manor Road car park: an 8 minute, 0.3 mile walk to Walton Wharf
- High Street and Church Street: on-street, limited duration
See our full guide to parking in Walton-on-Thames for which car park suits which trip. For current charges and availability, check the Elmbridge Borough Council website.
By Bus
Bus routes connect Walton-on-Thames with nearby towns and villages. National Rail's current onward travel poster for the station lists routes 458 and 459, serving destinations including Staines, Shepperton, Hersham, Esher, Kingston upon Thames and Whiteley Village. Routes and timetables change, so always check before travelling.
For current timetables and journey planning, use Surrey County Council's Walton timetables ↗ or Traveline ↗.
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
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.
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 ↗.
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
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
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.