Train travelling along the North Downs Line

Journey through beautiful countryside that forms the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Start your journey at the historic Reigate and discover the beauty and tranquillity of Reigate Castle and Priory Park and a visit to the Reigate Priory Museum is a must.

As you travel on the train, you'll pass Dorking and the stunning Surrey Hills with plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs or explore on two wheels. Why not pay a visit to Denbies Vineyard, England's largest and most spectacular vineyard?

A short 23 minutes after starting your journey you come to the end of the line at Guildford.
Guildford, with its cobbled High Street, has all the charm of a country town as it's situated on the River Wey. Offering first class entertainment, excellent restaurants and superb shopping it's definitely worth exploring. Discover the history of the town at Guildford Castle and marvel at the mid-20th century masterpiece of Guildford Cathedral.

Highlights

Take a walk from Betchworth along the North Downs Way to Box Hill

Visit Denbies Wine Estate, the largest in England

Explore the charming town of Guildford

Find out more

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Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

Long and short stay multi-storey car park available in Guildford.

A number of bus routes serve our four stations. Look up local bus times at www.traveline.info

Frequent trains from London Waterloo to Guildford are available daily.

Route

Reigate - Guildford

Cost

£9.80 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

23 mins

Distance

16 miles | 26 km

Time from London

0:40 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

From London Waterloo, take a South Western Railways service (Check times) to Guildford, arriving some 30 minutes later with a short walk to the bustling town centre. Guildford is an historic market town, overlooked by the 11th century Great Tower with excellent shopping and restaurants.

Returning to the station, visitors can board the two hourly service to the Surrey Hills, disembarking at Shalford, Chilworth or Gomshall to walk on the many heaths and hills that populate this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Gomshall station provides the gateway to the picturesque villages of Shere and Abinger Hammer, a little further is Albury with its unique chimneys.

Visitors could also take the more frequent service to Dorking Deepdene for a brisk walk or short bus ride to Denbies, Englands largest and most picturesque vineyard.

There are numerous walks in the Tillingbourne Valley accessible from the stations along the line. For more information please click here. The Tillingbourne Valley was one of the most industrialised in England during the 17th century. With approximately 50 waterwheels at its height, powering at least 24 mills and supporting more than 12 different industries, including weaving, tanning, iron-working, paper-milling and gunpowder production, the valley’s idyllic landscape held a significant legacy of cultural heritage.