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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Guildford
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£114
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Guildford will cost around £114 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
To travel from Edinburgh to Guildford you need to make at least 2 changes.
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C4236112:007h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:09Guildford station (GLD)£1011One-way2 changes- C01979+
Tube from London Kings Cross to Vauxhall+
L8178312:006h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:09Guildford station (GLD)£1151One-way2 changes - G80068+Tube from London Kings Cross to Vauxhall+L8106013:006h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:02Guildford station (GLD)£1151One-way2 changes
- C01979+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L7972512:006h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:02Guildford station (GLD)£1181One-way2 changes
- C02009+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L7973512:306h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:32Guildford station (GLD)£1181One-way2 changes
- G80068+Tube from London Kings Cross to Vauxhall+L8106013:006h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:02Guildford station (GLD)£1151One-way2 changes
- C01979+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L7972512:006h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:02Guildford station (GLD)£1181One-way2 changes
- C02009+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L7973512:306h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:32Guildford station (GLD)£1181One-way2 changes
- G80068+L79745+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo13:006h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:02Guildford station (GLD)£1181One-way2 changes
- C01979+Tube from London Kings Cross to Vauxhall+L8178312:006h09Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:09Guildford station (GLD)£1151One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 552 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Guildford train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Guildford trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 4:50 Edinburgh | 6h12 | 11:02 Guildford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:26 Edinburgh | 5h59 | 13:25 Guildford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Guildford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 552 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 552 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Lumo, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Guildford trainsLumo, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Guildford from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Guildford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Guildford 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Guildford
Most Edinburgh to Guildford trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Guildford station pair, with some services arriving at London Road (Guildford). Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Guildford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Which Guildford station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: 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.
Getting to London Road (Guildford) from Guildford city centre
London Road (Guildford) train station facilities and services
London Road (Guildford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Road (Guildford).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Road (Guildford).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Guildford).
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Road (Guildford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Road (Guildford): Bike Parking.
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