Transport

Effingham is very close to major roads and airports, and good train services to London from nearby train stations.

Footpaths, Brideleways and Byways

For details of all the public footpaths, brideleways, and byways is available rights-of-way

Roads

Effingham is located on the A246 between Guildford 8.3 miles away to the west, and Leatherhead, 4 miles away to the east. To the north there is Cobham, 4.6 miles away, and to the south-east Dorking, 6 miles away.

Motorways

Effingham is 4.8 miles from Junction 10 (Cobham) of the M25 motorway, and 5.8 miles away from Junction 9 (Leatherhead)

Buses

Full details of bus services can be found on the Surrey County Council website www.surreycc.gov.uk/buses, or on the Bus operator websites.

Details of school buses on the school websites.

478 operated by Repton Coaches, providing a bus service to Guildford, Merrow, West Clandon, West Horsley, East Horsley, Effingham, Bookham, Leatherhead and Woodbridge
Bus stop on A246 at Woodlands Road, Norwood Road and Effingham Crossroads.

479 operated by Falcon Buses, providing a bus service to Epsom, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Bookham, Effingham, West Clandon, Merrow and Guildford Bus Station
Bus Stops on Lower Road at Howard of Effingham School and Church Street. And Bus Stops on A246 at Effingham Golf Course and Salmons Road.

Surrey connect: on demand bus service
The Surrey Connect bus service uses accessible minibuses, with journey bookings made on a first come first served basis. The connect service operates Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and Saturday 8am to 6pm. You can book up to 7 days in advance or on the same day. A minimum of 30 minutes notice is required to communicate your booking with the connect driver. Adult single fares range from £2 to £8 depending on distance. Passengers need to register an account to enable them to book a journey.

Effingham residents are in the Central North area, and can travel anywhere within the areas, which includes Leatherhead, Dorking. In addition to Cobham Waitrose, Sainsburys and the Community hospital, and to Epsom hospital (front and back entrances).

Further details are on the Surrey County Council website www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/buses-and-other-transport/community-transport/surrey-connect

Guildford Dial-a-Ride
Community Transport services help those who can’t easily use public transport
Registration required see Guildford website www.guildford.gov.uk/communitytransport

Trains

Full details of train services can be found on the National Rail website www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Effingham Junction
Effingham Junction (EFF) is managed by South Western Railway, and is 1.8 miles away from the village centre. South Western Railway run trains between Guildford and London Waterloo via Leatherhead, or via Surbiton.
Change at Leatherhead, Epsom or Clapham Junction for Southern services.
Change at Guildford for Great Western Railway services

Bookham
Bookham station (BKA) is managed by South Western Railway, and is 1.7 miles away from the village centre. South Western Railway run trains between Guildford and London Waterloo via Leatherhead.
Change at Leatherhead, Epsom or Clapham Junction for Southern services.
Change at Guildford for Great Western Railway services

Voluntary Drivers

Effingham Volunteer Drivers
Tel. 0775 609 7278 (Monday – Friday 9.30am-12.30pm)

St Lawrence, Effingham Car Scheme
Eligibility: Disability; Infirmity; Emergency; Need; Lack of transport. Provided no family/friends available
Range: Hospitals/medical centres within areas of Guildford, Epsom and Kingston.
Tariff: Donation of 40p per mile for round trip
Helpline: 01372 452024 Anytime within reason