The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD)
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for Guildford station (GLD) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
19:512h42Cambridge station (CBG)22:33Guildford station (GLD)£651One-way0 changes
7:122h20Cambridge station (CBG)9:32Guildford station (GLD)£671One-way0 changes
7:122h20Cambridge station (CBG)9:32Guildford station (GLD)£671One-way0 changes
19:512h42Cambridge station (CBG)22:33Guildford station (GLD)£651One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 117 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) trains for today, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W58590+ Tube from London Kings Cross to Vauxhall+ L74846 | On time 22:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h38 | 0:50 Guildford station (GLD) | 2 changes | |
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![]() | 7:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h20 | 9:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h42 | 22:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD)
Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 21:12 |
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Train companies: Great Northern from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Cambridge station (CBG) and Guildford station (GLD) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to Guildford station (GLD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Guildford station (GLD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge station (CBG) and Guildford station (GLD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.


