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Museum of Farnham
Local museum covering Farnham’s past, crafts and daily life, with accessible displays in the town centre.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Farnham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Farnham will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Guildford to Farnham, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 25 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.

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Trains from Guildford to Farnham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 22m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Guildford to Farnham.
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Farnham trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L83538 · L83078_L80387 | On time 13:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h56 | 14:13 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83558 · L83106_L80395 | On time 15:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h56 | 16:13 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83568 · L83115_L80399 | On time 16:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h34 | 16:51 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83578 · L83131_L80407 | On time 17:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h34 | 17:51 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83588 · L83147_L80415 | On time 18:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h34 | 18:51 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83598 · L83161_L80423 | On time 19:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h34 | 19:51 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L83608 · L83175_L80431 | On time 20:17 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h34 | 20:51 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 12:23 Guildford | 0h23 | 12:46 Farnham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Local museum covering Farnham’s past, crafts and daily life, with accessible displays in the town centre.
Public art gallery and exhibition space at Farnham Maltings presenting contemporary shows, crafts and community work.
Gallery space at the New Ashgate presenting craft, applied art and regularly changing exhibitions by regional makers.
Historic main street lined with Georgian buildings, independent shops and key landmarks; ideal for a central walking route.
Countryside walking area with lakes, woodland and heathland paths on the edge of Farnham, suited to longer outdoor visits.
Broad, elegant street with period buildings, almshouses and easy access to the town’s historic core.
A Surrey county favourite: white fish in parsley sauce, often served with potatoes. It reflects older local home cooking across Surrey and nearby Hampshire.
Traditional British sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy, widely eaten in Surrey pubs and valued as classic comfort food.
Slow-cooked beef steak with ale gravy under a pastry lid. A staple of southern English pub cooking, especially comforting in cooler months.
Stylish modern British restaurant in central Farnham, known for seasonal cooking and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Lively town-centre venue for steaks, burgers and grills, popular for casual meals and dependable portions.
Independent café and restaurant with brunch, coffee and seasonal plates. Relaxed and well liked for daytime dining.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey, but pub meals, coffee and local buses are manageable compared with London.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Farnham.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Farnham 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 Farnham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guildford to Farnham trains use the Guildford to Farnham station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Farnham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Guildford.
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Farnham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Farnham.
Wi-Fi is available at Farnham.
Ticket office support is available at Farnham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Farnham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Farnham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m, 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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