Welcome to the Cranleigh Grange Travel Plan website. We’re here to help you utilise the best of your area, by providing you with up to date travel information for accessing local facilities and public transport services.
This page is designed for you to use to improve your future travel experiences and opportunities. On this page you can find information on:
- Your local area (inc. map)
- Local pedestrian network
- Local cycle network
- Travel by bus – routes and service information
- Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
- Car Travel options
This information is up to date as of September 2025.
Your Local Area
Cranleigh Centre is a 15-minute walk or a 4-minute cycle, located approximately 1km east of your home. The main centre comprises a variety of amenities such as a supermarket, restaurants, post office, dentist, community centre and a pharmacy.
The accessibility map below highlights all of the major amenities and points of interest that can be found close to your home.
A wide range of other amenities and facilities can also be found in Guildford, which is a 45-minute cycle/ 35-minute bus away from Friary bus station (more information on bus services nearby provided in the Travel by bus section below). In Guildford, you can find more amenities and places to explore on your weekends.
Don’t forget the playground available on site too!
Free Travel Voucher
To help you travel sustainably, Miller Homes have partnered with Halfords and Stagecoach to odder you a FREE travel voucher.
A travel voucher, up to the value of £100* is available once for each address (if no previous resident at the address has claimed). You can claim either:
Halfords cycle voucher
OR
Stagecoach bus voucher
*This is available once per address. To confirm if your address is eligible for a voucher, please email your name, address and preferred voucher to travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com
To find out more about the terms and conditions visit Terms and Conditions
Local Pedestrian Network
Benefits of Walking
- It’s free!
- Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
- Lowering anxiety and stress
- Boosting your energy and improving your mood
- Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power
Local Walking Routes
Walking is great for commuting and leisure. Explore your local walking routes:
oThe Richard Onslow Cranleigh Trail- Beginning at The Richard Onslow in Cranleigh, the moderately challenging route can be accessed via a 24-minute walk or 6-minute cycle.
oCranleigh and Rowly Circular – beginning near to The White Hart Hotel pub, the route can be accessed via a 32-minute walk or 8-minute cycle.
oCranleigh to Pitch Hill – can be accessed via a 42-minute walk or 11-minute cycle, or a 9-minute bus journey via the 42 bus service from Elm Park bus stop. A scenic route through grounds and woods.
Local Walking Groups
Why not join the Godalming & Haslemere Ramblers! One of hundreds of Ramblers Groups, Rambler’s aim is to enable all to take up walking and remove barriers and preserve the paths and countryside we have. They organise walks on a Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. For more information on Rambler’s visit: https://beta.ramblers.org.uk/
Better Points App
BetterPoints smartphone app can be utilised by anyone over the aged of 14 in Surrey. The app provide rewards for traveling by sustainable modes of travel including walking, cycling and public transport.
Rewards can then be turned into vouchers or donated to charity.
For more information visit: https://surrey.betterpoints.app/
Local Cycle Network
The Benefits of Cycling!
- It saves you money
- It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- It’s good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Fresh air, freedom and fun
Why not switch 4 wheels to 2 and get on your bike; for exercise, commuting or just for fun!
The Downs Link (NCR 223) can be accessed from the north of Cranleigh Grange and provides a walking and cycling link to numerous destinations in the surrounding area including Christ’s Hospital, Slinfold, West Grinstead and many more.
Visit: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/ to find and explore fantastic walking and cycling routes locally and across the UK.
Travel By Bus
Alford Road bus stop is your closest stop located on Elmbridge Road (2-minute walk) this stop has a number of services running from it, and operates in both northbound and southbound directions. The services from Alford Road bus stop are run by Compass Travel (https://www.compass-travel.co.uk/compass-timetables/bus-timetables/) , and include the 24 and 42 services. Full up to date timetables can be found on their websites.
The table below demonstrates the local bus services available near you.
| Service | Bus Route | Bus Stop Location/s | Typical Frequency |
| 24 – Compass Travel | Glebelands School – Cranleigh – Bramley – Shalford – Guildford – | ‘Alfred Road’ Bus Stop on Elmbridge Road ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road | Mon-Fri: Every 2 hours Sat: Every 2 hours Sun: No Service |
| 42 – Compass Travel | Guildford – Godalming – Cranleigh | ‘Alfred Road’ Bus Stop on Elmbridge Road ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road | Mon-Fri: Every 2 hours Sat-Sun: No Service |
| 53 – Stagecoach | Guildford – Shalford – Shamley Green – Cranleigh | ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road | Mon-Fri: Hourly Sat: Hourly Sun: Hourly |
| 63 – Stagecoach | Guildford-Cranleigh- Rudgwick – Horsham | ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road | Mon-Fri: Hourly Sat: Hourly Sun: No Service |
There are also school bus services via bus service SP2 from ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road. For more information on services provides by Stagecoach, visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ For more information on services provides by Compass Travel, visit https://compass-travel.co.uk/
£3 Bus Fares
Great News! The Department for Transport’s bus fare cap scheme has been extended! However, the fare has increased from £2. A single adult fare will now cost up to £3* (*subject to change) during the bus fare scheme.
To check if your route is included in the £3 bus fare scheme, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/3-national-bus-fare-cap#
Why take the bus?
- The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
- Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
- Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car
Surrey Connect
Your local area also now provides a on demand bus service! Funded by Surrey County Council for Farnham & Cranleigh. Fares are charged based on miles travelled, and can be booked online at www.surreyconnect.org.uk.
Buses run Monday to Friday- 7am to 7pm and Saturdays 8 am to 6pm, with only a minimum of 30 minutes notice required.
To find out more visit: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/buses-and-other-transport/community-transport/surrey-connect#who
Travel By Rail
Shalford Railway Station is located c.11km from your home and is accessible via a 29-minute cycle or a 18-minute bus journey and 5-minute walk via Compass Travel 24 bus service.
Shalford Railway Station offers rail services to Reading (50 minutes) and Gatwick Airport (43 minutes). For detailed and up to date train journey information for Shalford Station visit at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/shalford-surrey/.
Guildford Railway Station is also located c.14km from your home and is easily accessible via a the Stagecoach bus services 24, 53 and 63 from ‘Crossroads’ Bus Stop on Guildford Road. Bus journeys to Guilford Railway Station take approximately 25 – 30 minutes with a subsequent 10-minute walk from Friary bus station.
Guilford Railway Station provides more comprehensive travel options to a larger number of locations including Reading (45 minutes), Portsmouth Harbour (around 1 hour 15 minutes) and London Waterloo (33 minutes). For more information, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/guildford/
The bus is the most sustainable way to access these railway stations, while also avoiding the stress of traffic, finding a secure place to park and expensive petrol and parking fees.
Railcard
Get 1/3 off the price of train fares for a year with a Railcard. With 8 different railcards available, there is sure to be one for you.
For more information, visit https://www.railcard.co.uk/
Why take the train?
- Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
- It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much CO2 you saved based on your journeys!
- It can be faster than travelling by road.
Car Travel Options
Sustainable Driving
Still need to drive your own car? There are still ways to develop more sustainable habits, why not try some of the below techniques:
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
- Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
- Limit the use of your air conditioning
- Check your tyres are fully inflated
- Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption
Car Sharing/Car club
Benefits of car club:
- Less cars on the road = less congestion and less pollution
- Reduced demand for parking
- Financial Savings – Share the ride, split the cost
- Social benefits from travelling with someone else
LiftShare is a great way to car share and travel with like minded people in your area who are travelling to the same destination as you.
Visit: https://hub.liftshare.com/regional/surrey to find out more.
Electric vehicles
Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!
Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:
- Lower / no fuel costs
- Lower / no emissions tax
- Lower maintenance costs
- Eco-friendly with no emissions.
Zapmap provides useful information on public charging points. Visit: https://www.zap-map.com/
Efficient Driving Tips
Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
- Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
- Limit the use of your air conditioning
- Check your tyres are fully inflated
- Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption
Useful Travel Contact Information
The useful sites page provides a number of links for sustainable travel including public transport and car share. Visit https://tpc-paulbashamassociates.com/useful-sites/
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