The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
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 £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Guildford for London Stansted Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford to London Stansted Airport
Omio 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 prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 93 km
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£39 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:54 Guildford | 2h29 | 09:23 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:01 Guildford | 2h06 | 10:07 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:19 Guildford | 2h24 | 10:43 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Guildford | 2h29 | 11:11 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:49 Guildford | 2h20 | 11:09 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Guildford to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Guildford to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Tube?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Tube, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Guildford to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Guildford to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Guildford to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Guildford to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: Tube, South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia from Guildford to London Stansted Airport trainsTube, South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Guildford and London Stansted Airport from £19. 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 Stansted Airport train
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and London Stansted 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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