Trains to Surbiton

Surbiton station is located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in south-west London. The London and Southampton Railway failed to get authorisation to build a mainline route through Kingston, as the Kingston Corporation feared it could impact its coaching trade. As a result, Kingston’s first station opened south of the town in 1838, later relocating west to Surbiton, then only farmland. The station was renamed several times, including Surbiton and Kingston in 1863, after the current Kingston station opened, then Surbiton in 1867.

Surbiton was entirely rebuilt in 1937. Like Richmond (London) station, the Art Deco-style building was designed by James Robb Scott. A Grade II-listed building, Surbiton is highly regarded as one of the country’s greatest modernist station buildings. The station features three entrances, public WiFi hotspots, self-service ticket machines to buy train tickets, and two island platforms. A ticket office is located in the booking hall.

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Many Transport for London (TfL) routes and two non-TfL buses (routes 514 and 515) stop close to Surbiton station. A taxi rank is in the station forecourt on Victoria Road. The station’s car park has 446 spaces (including six for Blue Badge holders). Sheltered bicycle storage is available, offering 330 spaces for cyclists.

South Western Railway runs all trains stopping at Surbiton. The station has inner and outer suburban rail services. Taking the train is a no-brainer - commuting between Surbiton and the City is even faster than many central Tube journeys. Book early for cheap train tickets.

London Waterloo to Surbiton

Up to ten trains leave Waterloo station each hour, taking 23 minutes on average to reach Surbiton.

Vauxhall to Surbiton

It takes roughly 20–26 minutes to get from Vauxhall to Surbiton. Six trains run every hour.

Cobham to Surbiton

Travelling from Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon to Surbiton takes about 15 minutes. Trains operate twice an hour.

Wimbledon to Surbiton

Six trains run from Wimbledon to Surbiton in 8–13 minutes.

All services at Surbiton are operated by South Western Railway. The company’s extensive network serves stations such as Dorking, Portsmouth, the Isle of Wight and Basingstoke. Commuter services run to/from London Waterloo and south-west London. Season Tickets offer even more savings for frequent journeys. Suburban trains operate in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Surrey, and regional trains serve Somerset, Devon and Wiltshire.

Surbiton station is situated in a leafy green suburb with many things to do. The busy centre is close to Kingston, yet many parts of town have a country feel with river roads, early Victorian villas and cottages. Claremont Gardens is a calm oasis with local wildlife, flowers, a small lake and an amphitheatre.

For great Italian coffee, panini and pastries, pop into neighbourhood favourite Soprattutto Café. The most popular dining options are dotted along Maple Road, from Cento Uno pizzeria to The French Table.

Is Surbiton in the London zone?

Yes, Surbiton is in fare zone 6.

How much does it cost to park in Surbiton?

The hourly rate is usually £2.10, and the typical off-peak rate is £6.40. It usually costs £12.80 to park for the day. For more prices, visit the National Rail website.

Does Surbiton station have a café?

Yes, there is a café on both platforms.

Is there a toilet in Surbiton station?

Yes, toilets (including accessible toilets) are on all platforms.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.