Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Epsom travel guide

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You're Going to Love Epsom

With a population of 27,065, Epsom is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Epsom has to offer.

Where to Eat in Epsom

If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Raj (211 Fir Tree Road Epsom Downs) and Khan's Restaurant - Epsom (29 Upper High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Epsom

Epsom in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Epsom in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Epsom in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Epsom, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Epsom

Plane

When flying to Epsom, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Epsom departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Epsom, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Epsom to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Epsom Ewell West, Surrey is the busiest station in Epsom. Another popular train station is Epsom Stoneleigh, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Epsom is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 miles from Epsom. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Epsom, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Epsom takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Epsom, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Epsom departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Epsom, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Epsom to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Epsom Ewell West, Surrey is the busiest station in Epsom. Another popular train station is Epsom Stoneleigh, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Epsom is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 13 miles from Epsom. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Epsom, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Epsom takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Epsom

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Epsom

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Epsom

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £227 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Epsom

Most booked hotels in Epsom

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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Epsom Downs
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Epsom

Hiring a car in Epsom costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Epsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Hiring a car in Epsom costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Epsom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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