Reigate is a well-connected Surrey town. Reigate Station serves as a key stop on the North Downs Line and is managed by Southern Rail, which provides a dedicated commuter link to London Victoria (a service than runs twice per hour, average journey time 47 minutes). The station provides hourly GWR services connecting Reigate to Guildford, Reading, and Dorking. Redhill train station is Just one stop away, which acts as a major interchange for the Brighton Main Line, offering rapid connections to London Bridge and the South Coast. Network Rail has proposed a major station upgrade, including a new 12-car platform, to facilitate direct Thameslink services to London Bridge and St Pancras International.

Reigate is a premier location for the financial and insurance services sector. It hosts the headquarters or major regional offices of global firms such as Willis Towers Watson (WTW), Kimberly-Clark, Pfizer, AXA Insurance, and Balfour Beatty.