The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 7 trains that leave Guildford for London Gatwick Airport every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 49 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.
14:110h44Guildford14:55London Gatwick Airport£141One-way0 changes
16:380h47Guildford17:25London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
10:360h49Guildford11:25London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
21:210h54Guildford22:15London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
7:070h47Guildford7:54London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
5:120h43Guildford5:55London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
14:110h44Guildford14:55London Gatwick Airport£141One-way0 changes
16:380h47Guildford17:25London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
7:070h47Guildford7:54London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
10:360h49Guildford11:25London Gatwick Airport£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 29 km
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15087 | On time 5:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h43 | 5:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15444+ W32894 | On time 5:49 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h00 | 6:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15088 | On time 6:10 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h45 | 6:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79529+ C82337 | On time 6:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h16 | 7:40 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15445+ W32917 | On time 6:42 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h07 | 7:49 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15089 | On time 7:07 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h47 | 7:54 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15446+ W32881 | On time 7:47 Guildford station (GLD) | 1h00 | 8:47 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
G15090 | On time 8:08 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h47 | 8:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15091 | On time 8:38 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h46 | 9:24 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35271 | On time 9:11 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h44 | 9:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15092 | On time 9:36 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h49 | 10:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15093 | On time 10:10 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h45 | 10:55 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15094 | On time 10:36 Guildford station (GLD) | 0h49 | 11:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 42m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 22:21 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford and London Gatwick Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and London Gatwick Airport
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
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