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Guildford Museum of Water
Working museum in a restored Edwardian pumping station, showing engines, water supply history and industrial heritage near Shalford.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
4 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
4 m
Trains on 20 Sept
1
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Shalford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Shalford will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 trains from Guildford to Shalford, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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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Take a train from Guildford to Shalford and enjoy the approximately 3 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 23:21.
Distance 3 km |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 23:21 |
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Working museum in a restored Edwardian pumping station, showing engines, water supply history and industrial heritage near Shalford.
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Expansive hilltop greenspace with woodland, meadows and viewpoints, ideal for walks and panoramas over Guildford and beyond.
Popular walking area on the hill above Guildford, known for heathland scenery, woodland trails and wide views near St Martha's Church.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Shalford 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 Shalford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guildford to Shalford trains use the Guildford to Shalford station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Shalford 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.
Shalford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Shalford.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shalford: Parking.
Available at Shalford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shalford: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - “Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street." Ramped access to Redhill platform. Inter platform access via stepped footbridge or highway (approx 230 metres). Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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