Railton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
David Railton (1884–1955), Church of England clergyman, a military chaplain and the originator of the idea of the tomb of The Unknown Warrior
George Scott Railton (1849–1913), Salvation Army Commissioner and second in command after General William Booth
Herbert Railton (1857–1910), English artist and illustrator
Peter Railton (born 1950), American philosopher
Reid Railton (1895–1977), British automotive engineer
William Railton (1800–1877), English architect who designed Nelson's Column
