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Guildford
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Guildford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
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FAQ: Travel from Guildford station (GLD)
Everything you need to know about Guildford station (GLD): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility are available at Guildford, with staff help provided.
Guildford station is close to several attractions, including Guildford Castle and its grounds, the stunning Guildford Cathedral, and the charming cobbled High Street lined with shops and cafes.
Car rental services are not available at Guildford station.
The Guildford station is approximately 0.501 kilometers from the city center.
To reach the city center from Guildford station, you can take a rail replacement service located at the bus lay-by in the station forecourt off Walnut Tree Close. Alternatively, taxis may be available for convenient travel.
For travel departing from Guildford station, it's generally recommended to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled departure time to account for ticket collection and any unexpected delays.
Guildford station is located at Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT.
The Guildford station has parking facilities, including Smart Car Spaces.
The train fare from Guildford station to Gatwick Airport varies depending on the time of travel and ticket purchased; typically, prices start around £13 for a single off-peak ticket.
Public transport connections from Guildford include rail replacement bus services, which operate from the bus lay-by in the station forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
Guildford station is generally considered safe for travel at all hours, including early morning and late evening, as it is typically staffed and equipped with CCTV.
Security and ticket checks are standard procedures at Guildford station to ensure passenger safety and validate travel tickets.
Yes, there are toilets at Guildford on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are also located on Platform 2 and can be accessed with a RADAR key, available from station staff or purchasable by contacting the appropriate services.
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