The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Merstham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Merstham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Merstham will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Horley for Merstham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horley to Merstham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Merstham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 9 km
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£10 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Horley to Merstham train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Merstham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:44 Horley | 0h29 | 05:13 Merstham | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:30 Horley | 0h12 | 05:42 Merstham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Merstham
Trains from Horley to Merstham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 11m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:41 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Horley to Merstham trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Horley and Merstham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Horley to Merstham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Merstham 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 Merstham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Merstham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:35 Saturday 06:10 - 19:35 Sunday 08:30 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platform 1 (to London) from main entrance. Step-free access to platform 2 (to Redhill) from rear entrance via steep access path, route approximately 1100m from main entrance. No step-free interchange between platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available in the booking hall and shelters on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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