Thames Ditton railway station serves Thames Ditton in the Elmbridge district of Surrey, England. It is the only intermediate station on the Hampton Court branch. It is served by South West Trains, and for the purposes of fare charging is in Travelcard Zone 6.
Station buildings are above street level: the main buildings are on the London-bound side.
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