The railway station is a major stop on the lines from Waterloo to Portsmouth and Southampton,…read moreforming the junction where the two lines split. It is used by around 8 million passengers a year, making it one of the busiest in the south-east.
Opened originally as Woking Common in 1838, most of the present buildings date from a significant rebuilding by the southern railway in the 1930s. This includes the station signal box, and its southern facade, both in the art deco style.
The station has six platforms: four through platforms on the main lines; a bay platform for the stopping service from Waterloo which terminates here, and a bay platform at the Guildford end, used for early morning services to Portsmouth which start from here.
Southbound services operate to Alton, Weymouth, Basingstoke, Haslemere, Exeter St David's, Portsmouth Harbour and Salisbury. There is also an hourly bus link to Heathrow Airport.
The station has entrances on both the north and southern sides, and lifts provide access to all platforms for those who need level access. There are also small buffets selling drinks and light refreshments. The main ticket office is on the southern side, and there is also a cash machine.
The station has over 750 bicycle parking spaces in a secure compound; and a carpark with 570 spaces, which is open 24 hours a day. There is also a taxi rank.