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Kingston Museum
A riverside museum in Kingston with archaeology, art and Eadweard Muybridge material. Worth the short trip for strong local collections.
Take a train from Aldershot to Esher and enjoy the approximately 31 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 16:49.
Distance 31 km |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 16:49 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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A riverside museum in Kingston with archaeology, art and Eadweard Muybridge material. Worth the short trip for strong local collections.
A historic house museum with art, period rooms and landscaped gardens in Richmond. Worth visiting for collections and elegant interiors.
A compact local museum beside Hampton Court Bridge with exhibits on Molesey life, the river and nearby palaces. A rewarding local-history stop.
A large riverside royal park with roaming deer, long avenues and wide views. Excellent for walking, cycling and seeing a grand historic landscape.
A broad heath and woodland area popular for walking, cycling and horse riding. Visit for open views, wildlife and classic Surrey landscape.
A riverside path near Hampton Court and Molesey offering water views, boats and easy walking. Ideal for a relaxed scenic stroll.
A classic Sunday roast of beef with roast potatoes, veg and gravy. Deeply rooted in Surrey pub dining and a staple local weekend meal.
Sausages baked with Yorkshire pudding batter and onion gravy. A familiar pub favourite across Surrey and a comforting traditional British dish.
Slow-cooked beef in ale with root vegetables under a pastry lid. Traditional in English pubs and well suited to Surrey’s cooler months.
Popular independent café and restaurant known for brunch, coffee and modern British plates in a bright, friendly atmosphere.
Well-known gastropub in nearby Claygate serving British comfort food, Sunday roasts and drinks in a polished village pub setting.
Historic pub near Sandown Park serving classic British dishes, cask ales and seasonal specials in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for the South East of England. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but day-to-day transport and café prices are manageable.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is optional. Taxis: round up or tip about 10% for good service.
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Esher -> London Waterloo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aldershot to Esher by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Esher, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aldershot to Esher trains use the Aldershot to Esher station pair. Use this guide to compare Aldershot and Esher train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aldershot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Aldershot.
Wi-Fi is available at Aldershot. ATMs are available at Aldershot.
Ticket office support is available at Aldershot. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aldershot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aldershot: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aldershot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platforms 2/3 Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Esher is 1 km from Esher city centre. Public transport options include:
Esher has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Esher.
Wi-Fi is available at Esher.
Ticket office support is available at Esher.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Esher: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Esher: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Esher: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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