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. For delicious green meals, The Queen Stage (The St) and Pizza Loca (1-3 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leatherhead.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Train. The train journey from Leatherhead to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 km 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Train. The train journey from Leatherhead to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 km 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £575 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)
£64+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£164+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£96+
De Vere Horsley Estate
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£82+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£73+
Thatcher's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £44 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £44 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 £17.87 and £23.82.