Overview
Woking is the second-largest town in Surrey after Guildford, best known as the setting for H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds alien invasion.
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Before you go
Connectivity
Standard UK mobile networks (EE, O2, Vodafone, Three) provide coverage. WiFi widely available in hotels, cafes, and shopping centres.
Food
Woking is not a fine dining destination. Indian and Italian restaurants dominate. Chain pubs offer meals from £2. Jeitta on Church Path serves Lebanese cuisine with BYOB.
Money
Woking uses British Pounds (GBP). Card payments are widely accepted. Budget £60-80 per day for moderate travel.
Safety
General safety is good. The Chertsey Road pub area can see drunken behaviour on weekend evenings, though policing has improved.
Transport
Woking railway station has direct trains to London Waterloo (30 min non-stop) and Portsmouth (50 min). Local buses run from the station and Cawsey Way to surrounding villages.