First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£45
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Guildford to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
L81658+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P66308
L79573 · L81983+
P02923+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale
L81402+
P66294+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale
L81408+
P66323+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale
L81669+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P02921
L81402+
P66294+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale
L79573 · L81983+
P02923+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale
L81669+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P02921
L84065 · L82887+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P66283
L81658+
Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+
P66308Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 93 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to London Stansted Airport costing on average £33.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-11.10. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L84065 · L82887+ P66283+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale | 8:03 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h20 | 10:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L81402+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66294 | 8:22 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h15 | 10:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
L81658+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66308 | 8:34 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h21 | 10:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
L81408+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P66323 | 8:46 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h21 | 11:07 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
L81669+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P02921 | 9:04 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h19 | 11:23 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
L79573 · L81983+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ P02923 | 9:19 Guildford station (GLD) | 2h18 | 11:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Guildford to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 11:19. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 11:19 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guildford to London Stansted Airport trains use the Guildford to London Waterloo station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and London Stansted Airport 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.
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 options are available at London Road (Guildford).
Wi-Fi is available at London Road (Guildford).
Ticket office support is available at London Road (Guildford).
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Road (Guildford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Road (Guildford): Bike Parking.
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