Leatherhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leatherhead

With a population of 43,544, Leatherhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leatherhead to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Leatherhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crazy Bean Vegan Cafe (23 High Street Great Bookham) and Preto Leatherhead (36-48 Church Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leatherhead

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £605 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£148+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
De Vere Horsley Estate
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£81+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£72+
Thatcher's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£73+

Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75.

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75.