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The cheapest and fastest trains from Balcombe to Guildford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
37 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balcombe to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balcombe to Guildford will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Fast trains
To travel from Balcombe to Guildford you need to make at least one change.

21:551h24
Balcombe23:19Guildford
£341One-way
1 change

22:551h07
Balcombe00:02Guildford
£341One-way
1 change

23:496h11
Balcombe06:00Guildford
£341One-way
1 change

22:551h07
Balcombe00:02Guildford
£341One-way
1 change

21:551h24
Balcombe23:19Guildford
£341One-way
1 change

23:496h11
Balcombe06:00Guildford
£341One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Balcombe to Guildford
Trains from Balcombe to Guildford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 21:25 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Balcombe to Guildford trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Balcombe and Guildford from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
£24
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
£34
Thameslink frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Balcombe to Guildford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Balcombe to Guildford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Balcombe to Guildford.

Booking trains from Balcombe to Guildford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Balcombe to Guildford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £35, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The cheapest way to get from Balcombe to Guildford is by train, costing approximately £35.
The train station in Balcombe that goes to Guildford is Balcombe station (BAB), and it arrives at Guildford station (GLD).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Balcombe to Guildford.
Yes, you can take the train from Balcombe to Guildford.
The train distance from Balcombe to Guildford is 37 km.
The train journey from Balcombe to Guildford covers a distance of 37 km and takes approximately 1h 7m. Trains run 3 per day.
The first train from Balcombe to Guildford leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Balcombe to Guildford departs at 21:25.
To get from Balcombe to Guildford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Trains from Balcombe to Guildford run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Balcombe to Guildford.
There is no night train service from Balcombe to Guildford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Balcombe and Guildford
Balcombe
Guildford
The major train station for departures in Balcombe is Balcombe. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Balcombe for your trip from Balcombe to Guildford.
Amenities at train station
information
The major train station for arrivals in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your journey to Guildford from Balcombe.
Amenities at train station
information
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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