Guildford to Cholsey train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Cholsey

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Sept

Cheapest price on 13 Sept

£43

Average ticket price on 13 Sept

£43

Fastest journey on 13 Sept

1 h 24 m

Average journey duration on 13 Sept

1 h 29 m

Trains on 13 Sept

14

Distance

55 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Cholsey is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Guildford to Cholsey will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.

Fast trains

To travel from Guildford to Cholsey you need to make at least one change.

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    11:081h34
    Guildford
    12:42Cholsey
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    12:081h34
    Guildford
    13:42Cholsey
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    13:081h33
    Guildford
    14:41Cholsey
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    14:081h33
    Guildford
    15:41Cholsey
    £431One-way
    1 change
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    15:081h33
    Guildford
    16:41Cholsey
    £431One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train for Guildford to Cholsey

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Cholsey among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, while a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 55 km

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Driving

£43

Average Price

Cheapest

£12

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Great Western Railway

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Guildford to Cholsey is a train with an average price of £43.
The fastest way to travel from Guildford to Cholsey is by train with an average journey time of 57m.
Yes, you can take a train between Guildford and Cholsey.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 21m sooner (57m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Compare prices and tickets Guildford to Cholsey by train

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Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Guildford to Cholsey.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Guildford to Cholsey.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Guildford to Cholsey

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Trains from Guildford to Cholsey run on average 5 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 1h 10m.

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
55 km
Average train duration
57m
Cheapest ticket price
£43
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
4:16
Last train
22:58
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Tue
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 Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to Cholsey trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford and Cholsey from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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 Great Western Railway Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£14
Great Western Railway frequency
5 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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£43
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Guildford to Cholsey train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Cholsey 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 Cholsey, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Guildford to Cholsey can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £43, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The train journey from Guildford to Cholsey covers a distance of 55 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Guildford to Cholsey is 55 km.
The first train from Guildford to Cholsey leaves at 4:16.
The last train from Guildford to Cholsey departs at 22:58.
Trains from Guildford to Cholsey run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Guildford to Cholsey.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Guildford to Cholsey.
To travel from Guildford to Cholsey, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Guildford to Cholsey.
The train station in Guildford that goes to Cholsey is Guildford station (GLD), and it arrives at Cholsey station (CHO).
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Cholsey is by train, costing approximately £43.
Booking trains from Guildford to Cholsey in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Guildford to Cholsey offers a pleasant and scenic experience, featuring views of the lush Surrey countryside, rolling hills, and quaint villages.
Yes, a day trip from Guildford to Cholsey is feasible. The journey takes 1h 10m, covering a distance of 55 km, with trains operating 4 times per day.
A day or two is typically enough to explore Cholsey, allowing time to visit local attractions such as the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Guildford to Cholsey.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Cholsey

Most Guildford to Cholsey trains use the Guildford to Cholsey station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Cholsey train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Guildford
Arrival train stations in Cholsey

Which Guildford station do trains to Cholsey leave from?

Trains from Guildford to Cholsey leave from Guildford. The station is 1 km from Guildford city centre at Guildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT.
GuildfordGuildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UTShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre

Bus53 · 2m · £2
18 · 16m · £2 · every ~2 min

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.

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