Train times from Leatherhead to London
Leatherhead connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Waterloo in 45 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 45 minutes to Waterloo
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Waterloo, Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras)
- Operator
- South Western Railway
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Leatherhead to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 45 min | same as fastest | 50 min | 3.2/hr | South Western Railway |
| Victoria | 50 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 59 minchange at Epsom | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 84 minchange at Sutton (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Leatherhead to Waterloo
The fastest train from Leatherhead to London Waterloo takes 45 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by South Western Railway. That makes Leatherhead the 57th quickest of the 126 stations with a service into Waterloo inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 50 minutes, 5 minutes longer. That median covers 24 services arriving at Waterloo between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.2 an hour.
Leatherhead to Victoria
The fastest train from Leatherhead to London Victoria takes 50 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Leatherhead the 76th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 56 minutes, 6 minutes longer. That median covers 15 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Leatherhead to London Bridge
The fastest train from Leatherhead to London Bridge takes 59 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Leatherhead the 141st quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Leatherhead to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Epsom.
Leatherhead to St Pancras
The fastest train from Leatherhead to London St Pancras takes 84 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Leatherhead the 215th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Leatherhead to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Sutton (London).
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Leatherhead to London take?
The fastest train from Leatherhead reaches London Waterloo in 45 minutes. Leatherhead connects to 4 London terminals: Waterloo, Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Leatherhead?
Waterloo is the quickest at 45 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Waterloo, Victoria.
Is Leatherhead a good commuter town for London?
At 45 minutes to London Waterloo, Leatherhead is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Leatherhead to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Waterloo, Victoria.
What are the nearest stations to Leatherhead?
The closest alternatives are Ashtead, Bookham, Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Waterloo
Leatherhead is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Waterloo, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Leatherhead, for comparing platforms rather than places.
East Croydon is quicker: 19 km away and 13 minutes into London Bridge, saving 32 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 61 stations within 20 km that beat Leatherhead.