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.

Where to Eat in Leatherhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rind (48 High St) and L’Ultimo (24 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 83
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 flight to Leatherhead from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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 S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 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 flight to Leatherhead from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 28 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, 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 S$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around S$ 92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 934 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 245+
ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 70+
Mercure London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
S$ 96+

Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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 S$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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 S$ 27.68 and S$ 36.91. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.