The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Cholsey
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
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.
To travel from Guildford to Cholsey you need to make at least one change.
11:081h34Guildford12:42Cholsey£431One-way1 change
12:081h34Guildford13:42Cholsey£431One-way1 change
13:081h33Guildford14:41Cholsey£431One-way1 change
14:081h33Guildford15:41Cholsey£431One-way1 change
15:081h33Guildford16:41Cholsey£431One-way1 change
20:081h24Guildford21:32Cholsey£431One-way1 change
21:081h24Guildford22:32Cholsey£431One-way1 change
13:081h33Guildford14:41Cholsey£431One-way1 change
14:081h33Guildford15:41Cholsey£431One-way1 change
15:081h33Guildford16:41Cholsey£431One-way1 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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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Cholsey
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.
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 |
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
Great Western Railway (GWR)
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.

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.
Which Guildford station do trains to Cholsey leave from?
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.
Which Cholsey station do trains from Guildford arrive at?
Cholsey train station facilities and services
Cholsey has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cholsey.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cholsey: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cholsey: Bike Parking.
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