Esher railway station is served by the Waterloo to Woking service, operated by South West Trains. The station serves Esher, England, via the main entrance, and a footpath leading to Sandown Park Racecourse. At off-peak times there are 2 trains per hour north and 2 trains per hour south. The station is recognisable by its distinctive wooden bridge. Two additional island platforms are disused and not accessible to passengers; they are passed by through trains without stopping.
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