It is 8 miles 51 chains (13.9 km) south-west of London Waterloo and is situated between Wimbledon and New Malden on the South West Main Line.

One distinct feature of the station is the long footbridge over the four tracks of the main line which is set at an angle because of the offset of the platforms.

Passenger access to the station is via subway at street level on either side of the main line.

Raynes Park goods yard was in and beyond the notch between Platforms 3 and 4, and was accessed from the Epsom lines.

It did not push right up into the point of the V. The goods yard is no longer in use and is now occupied by local manufacturing firms.

[6][7] Waiting rooms, toilets, and platform areas were also refurbished to improve passenger safety and comfort.