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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.
Trains from Swindon to Esher run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 17:23 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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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 Swindon 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 Swindon to Esher trains use the Swindon to Esher station pair. Use this guide to compare Swindon and Esher train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Swindon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Swindon.
Wi-Fi is available at Swindon. ATMs are available at Swindon.
Ticket office support is available at Swindon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Swindon: Parking, WC.
Available at Swindon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swindon: 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 via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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