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Kingston Museum
Compact local museum in Kingston Guildhall with displays on borough history, archaeology and Eadweard Muybridge’s photographic work.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esher to New Malden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 8 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Esher to New Malden:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Esher to New Malden costing on average £14.
Other travel options to New Malden take longer:
Coach takes on average 44m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (10m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Esher to New Malden run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 13m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Compact local museum in Kingston Guildhall with displays on borough history, archaeology and Eadweard Muybridge’s photographic work.
Former home and studio of artist Frank R. Dickinson, preserved with decorative interiors, paintings and Arts and Crafts character.
Small museum and display space celebrating Eadweard Muybridge, whose pioneering motion studies have strong links to Kingston.
Large royal park with ancient trees, free-roaming deer, gardens and wide paths for walking, cycling and open views.
Riverside stretch in Kingston with walking paths, bridges, boats and lively public spaces ideal for an easy local stroll.
Central shopping street known for Korean businesses, bakeries and supermarkets, offering a distinctive local atmosphere and street life.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Esher to New Malden 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 New Malden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Esher to New Malden trains use the Esher to New Malden station pair. Use this guide to compare Esher and New Malden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
New Malden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at New Malden.
Wi-Fi is available at New Malden.
Ticket office support is available at New Malden. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Malden: Parking, WC.
Available at New Malden: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Malden: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via lifts. Access routes to lifts include ramps with a gradient of up to 1:10, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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