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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Loughborough will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Guildford for Loughborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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 train and coach for Guildford to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 176 km
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£64 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:14 Guildford | 5h03 | 09:17 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Loughborough
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Trains from Guildford to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Guildford to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Guildford and Loughborough from £25. 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 Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Loughborough
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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.
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LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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