Corporate Housing in Leatherhead

Learn about the top employers in Leatherhead and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

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Explore the diverse transport options available in Leatherhead, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail (Leatherhead station) - Station on the Mole Valley Line providing regular regional rail services to London and neighbouring towns; common destinations include central London (services toward Victoria and Waterloo depending on route), Dorking and Guildford, with frequent commuter trains at peak times.
- Bus services - Local and regional buses link Leatherhead with nearby centres such as Epsom, Dorking, Kingston, Guildford and surrounding villages; routes serve the town centre and station, and provide daytime and some evening commuter connections.
- Community and demand-responsive transport - Local community transport schemes and dial‑a‑ride services operate for less-served rural areas and for residents with mobility needs (organized via Surrey/Mole Valley community transport partners).
- Taxis and private-hire - Licensed taxi ranks and app-based private-hire services are available in the town centre and outside the station for local and longer journeys.
- Station car park and commuter parking - Pay-and-display and long-stay parking at/near the station and several public car parks in the town support rail commuting and short visits.

Major Highways
- M25 - London orbital motorway; Leatherhead is close to Junction 9 which provides rapid access around Greater London and to other radial routes.
- A24 - Primary north–south road running through Leatherhead connecting the town with Epsom to the north and Dorking/A24 corridor to the south.
- A246 - Important east–west A‑road connecting Leatherhead with towns to the west (towards Guildford) and eastwards toward towns nearer the North Downs.
- A3 and M23 (via short local links) - Major trunk routes accessible within a short drive, providing routes toward Portsmouth and the south coast (A3) and toward Gatwick/Brighton corridors (M23), useful for longer-distance travel by road.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Bike lanes and routes - A mix of on‑road cycle lanes, traffic-calmed streets in parts of the town centre, shared-use paths (notably along parts of the River Mole) and local signed cycle routes; secure cycle parking is provided at the station and in town and there are good countryside links for leisure cycling—local authorities are also promoting additional active-travel links to improve commuter cycling.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Town-centre regeneration and public-realm works - Recent and ongoing redevelopment/revitalisation schemes in Leatherhead town centre have included public-realm improvements, pedestrian improvements and bus-stop reconfiguration to improve interchange and walking access.
- Station and passenger facilities enhancements - Incremental recent upgrades include improved cycle parking and passenger information; further accessibility and station improvements have been proposed or are under review as part of wider rail investment/Access for All priorities (subject to funding).
- Local road and junction improvements - Surrey County Council and local partners have carried out resurfacing, signal optimisation and targeted junction work to relieve congestion on key routes; proposals to manage capacity and congestion on the approaches to the M25 (Junction 9 area) remain part of longer‑term planning/consultation activity.
- Active travel and bus-priority initiatives - Ongoing and planned schemes in local transport plans aim to expand walking and cycling provision, increase controlled crossings and improve bus punctuality through priority measures and timetable coordination to encourage sustainable commuting.