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Reigate Priory Museum
Local museum covering Reigate and Redhill history through artefacts, archives and changing displays, a strong introduction to the area.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horsham to Merstham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Horsham to Merstham and enjoy the approximately 25 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:44.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 25 km |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:44 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Horsham to Merstham trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Horsham to Merstham.
The train distance from Horsham to Merstham is 25 km.
The first train from Horsham to Merstham leaves at 0:14.
The last train from Horsham to Merstham departs at 23:44.
Yes, there is a direct train between Horsham and Merstham. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Thameslink, Southern.
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Horsham to Merstham trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Horsham and Merstham. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
38m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
£17
Thameslink frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Southern Duration
36m
Cheapest Southern Price
£10
Southern frequency
6 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Horsham and Merstham
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Horsham to Merstham.
There is no night train service from Horsham to Merstham.
Complete guide to Merstham
Things to do in Merstham
Discover the best of Merstham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Merstham trip today.
- Recommended
Museum of Croydon
Art gallery and museum in Croydon with modern and contemporary works, plus displays on the borough’s people and places.
Outwood Windmill
Museum in a historic windmill presenting milling history and restored machinery, offering a distinctive heritage visit near Merstham.
- Must visit
Reigate Hill
Open hillside and woodland managed for walks, wildlife and panoramic views, popular for a classic North Downs outing near Merstham.
- Recommended
Mercers Park
Nature reserve in a former chalk quarry with rare plants, dramatic white cliffs and marked paths, well loved by local walkers.
- Recommended
Quality Street
Village street lined with historic buildings and local character, good for a short stroll to appreciate Merstham’s older core.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Surrey Cheese
A well-known Surrey cheese with a rich, nutty flavour. It reflects the county’s long dairy tradition and is often served on local cheeseboards.
Bangers and Mash
Traditional English sausages made with pork and seasoning. Common in Surrey pubs and homes, often served with mash and onion gravy.
Sunday Roast
A classic roast beef dinner with roast potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. A staple Sunday meal across Surrey and the wider South East.
The Sportsman
Country pub near Merstham known for British favourites, Sunday roasts and a cosy historic atmosphere.
Bill's Reigate
Refined neighbourhood restaurant in nearby Reigate offering modern European cooking in a smart but approachable setting.
The Feathers
Traditional pub in Merstham serving classic British meals and drinks in a relaxed village setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for South East England. Meals and cafés are pricier than many UK towns, and nearby London lifts lodging and rail costs for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
TfL Go
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £7.00
- Day pass
- £16.60
To the city centre
London Bridge -> London Bridge
- Distance
- 0.3 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
Best option: National Rail to London Bridge, then walk
- Price
- £16.60
- Duration
- 35 min
- Contactless bank cards and Oyster are accepted across TfL services and most National Rail services in London Zones 1-9; touch in and out for the correct fare.
- For London travel, pay as you go is usually cheaper than a paper single or Day Travelcard. Merstham journeys into central London may use National Rail fares outside TfL Zones 1-9.
Plan your visit to Merstham
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Merstham.
The train journey from Horsham to Merstham offers a pleasant view of the English countryside, with stretches of greenery and charming villages, making it a relatively scenic route.
FAQs: Horsham to Merstham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horsham 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.
Booking trains from Horsham to Merstham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Horsham to Merstham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horsham and Merstham
Most Horsham to Merstham trains use the Littlehaven to Merstham station pair. Use this guide to compare Horsham and Merstham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Horsham
Arrival train stations in Merstham
Which Horsham station do trains to Merstham leave from?
Trains from Horsham to Merstham leave from Littlehaven. The station is 2 km from Horsham city centre at Littlehaven station, Rusper Road, Littlehaven, West Sussex, RH12 4PB.
LittlehavenLittlehaven station, Rusper Road, Littlehaven, West Sussex, RH12 4PB
City-centre transport
Getting to Littlehaven from Horsham city centre
Littlehaven is 2 km from Horsham city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainHorsham - Bedford, Horsham - London Bridge, Horsham - Three Bridges, Horsham - Peterborough, Horsham - West Hampstead Thameslink, Horsham - Potters Bar, Horsham - Finsbury Park, Horsham - Hitchin · 3m · £1 · every ~4 min
Bus200 · 16m · £2 · every ~8 min
Littlehaven train station facilities and services
Littlehaven has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Littlehaven.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 138 1016 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Littlehaven: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Littlehaven: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Littlehaven: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via steep ramps (over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
HorshamHorsham station, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RD
City-centre transport
Getting to Horsham from Horsham city centre
Bus61, 23, 200, 65, 98, 398, 93, 23X · 3m · £2 · every ~27 min
Horsham train station facilities and services
Horsham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Horsham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Horsham. ATMs are available at Horsham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Horsham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Horsham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Horsham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsham: 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. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Merstham station do trains from Horsham arrive at?
Trains from Horsham to Merstham arrive at Merstham. Merstham is 1 km from Merstham city centre.
MersthamMerstham station, Station Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ED
Merstham train station facilities and services
Merstham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merstham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Merstham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merstham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Merstham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merstham: 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.
Train stations for Horsham to Merstham
Check train stations information for Horsham and Merstham, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Horsham that goes to Merstham is Littlehaven, and it arrives at Merstham.
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