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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leatherhead has to offer.

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
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Train. The train journey from Leatherhead to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Train. The train journey from Leatherhead to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 213 reviews)
$84+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 14295 reviews)
$185+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 13544 reviews)
$115+
De Vere Horsley Estate
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2393 reviews)
$103+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, 14476 reviews)
$93+
Thatcher's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 898 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.