Best places to commute from in Surrey
Surrey’s 11 areas ranked by fastest train to the city — best commuter areas. Every figure from OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Fastest train to the city (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woking | 23 min |
| 2 | Elmbridge | 24 min |
| 3 | Tandridge | 33 min |
| 4 | Epsom and Ewell | 36 min |
| 5 | Spelthorne | 37 min |
| 6 | Runnymede | 46 min |
| 7 | Waverley | 49 min |
| 8 | Reigate and Banstead | 50 min |
| 9 | Mole Valley | 53 min |
| 10 | Guildford | 59 min |
| 11 | Surrey Heath | 66 min |
Source: OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS) · 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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