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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Guildford
Showing times and prices for 18 Aug
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
292 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Guildford will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Fast trains
To travel from Liverpool to Guildford you need to make at least 2 changes.
W33934+
C16939+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G2643012:124h11Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:23Guildford station (GLD)£861One-way4 changes- W33877+
L81833+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G8850716:434h26Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)21:09Guildford station (GLD)£861One-way3 changes - W33894+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L7969412:433h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:33Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- C01288+L79684+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo12:083h54Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:02Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W34081+L79764+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo16:083h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:03Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W34163+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L7975415:433h49Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)19:32Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W33877+L79772+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo16:433h49Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:32Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W34182+L79654+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo10:433h49Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)14:32Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W34094+L79674+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo11:433h49Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)15:32Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
- W33894+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L7969412:433h50Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)16:33Guildford station (GLD)£981One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£86 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Guildford train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Guildford trains for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01288+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G27636+L83959 | On time 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h15 | 16:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 3 changes | |
| C01288+Tube from London Euston to Vauxhall+L81757 | On time 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h31 | 16:39 Guildford station (GLD) | 2 changes | |
| C01288+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L79684 | On time 12:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 16:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 2 changes | |
| C16939+W33934+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L79684 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h50 | 16:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 3 changes | |
| C16939+W33934+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26430 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h11 | 16:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 4 changes | |
C16939+ G01022+ G15106 | On time 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h24 | 16:36 Guildford station (GLD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Guildford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Guildford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 3h 49m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £10
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Guildford trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Guildford from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 49m
Cheapest Price
£48
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Guildford
Things to do in Guildford
Discover the best of Guildford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guildford trip today.
- Recommended
Guildford House Gallery
Arts and crafts house museum with period interiors, garden and changing displays. It offers insight into domestic life and local collecting.
- Recommended
Shalford Mill
Working watermill on the River Wey with milling machinery, flour production and guided interpretation. It combines industrial history with a riverside setting.
- Must visit
High Street
Guildford’s steep cobbled main street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and familiar landmarks. Ideal for exploring the town centre on foot.
- Recommended
River Wey Navigation
Riverside walking area with locks, boats and towpaths. It is one of the town’s most relaxing spots for a stroll close to the centre.
- Recommended
Guildford Castle Grounds
Open green space around the castle with flower beds, lawns and seating. A pleasant central pause with views and easy access to nearby heritage sites.
- Gluten-free
Surrey Ham
A Surrey ham cured and baked with a sweet spice glaze. Long linked with county cookery and often served cold in pubs or at festive tables.
- Gluten-free
Norbury Blue
A soft white cheese from nearby villages in Surrey. Traditionally eaten fresh with bread or salads and valued as a historic local farmhouse cheese.
Steak and Kidney Pudding
A rich steamed suet pudding filled with steak and kidney. A classic Surrey and wider English pub dish, hearty and traditional in cold weather.
Turkish Kitchen
Well-known Turkish restaurant with charcoal-grilled meats, meze and warm service. Smart casual and good for groups or family meals.
Raviz
Refined modern British dining in a polished riverside setting. Known for tasting menus and carefully presented seasonal dishes.
Positano
Popular local spot for sourdough pizza and relaxed drinks. Casual atmosphere with reliable pizzas, small plates and a lively crowd.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England: rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual eats keep short stays manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Surrey Connect
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £2.00
To the city centre
Guildford Railway Station -> Guildford Friary Bus Station
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Guildford Park and Ride fares on the official Surrey County Council page show £2.00 single and £2.00 day return from 14 July 2025; check that page before travel.
- Bus fares in Guildford vary by operator and route. If you need rail station onward travel information, use the official National Rail Guildford station page.
FAQs: Liverpool to Guildford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Guildford 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 Guildford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool to Guildford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £86.
The train journey from Liverpool to Guildford covers a distance of 292 km and takes approximately 3h 49m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool to Guildford is 292 km.
The first train from Liverpool to Guildford leaves at 4:58.
The last train from Liverpool to Guildford departs at 23:35.
Trains from Liverpool to Guildford run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool to Guildford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool to Guildford.
To get from Liverpool to Guildford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool to Guildford.
The train station in Liverpool that goes to Guildford is Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), and it arrives at Guildford station (GLD).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Guildford is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Liverpool to Guildford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool to Guildford offers a blend of urban and countryside views, passing through the cities of Manchester and Birmingham, as well as the scenic landscapes of the Chiltern Hills, providing a varied visual experience.
A day trip from Liverpool to Guildford is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 49m. Trains run 5 times per day for this 292 km distance.
Two to three days in Guildford is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy local dining, and experience the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool to Guildford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Guildford
Most Liverpool to Guildford trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Guildford station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Guildford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Guildford
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool CentralLiverpool Central station, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JT
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
BusN1 · 21m · £4
City Explorer 101 · 32m · every ~3 min
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool James StreetLiverpool James Street station, James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 7PQ
City-centre transport
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainWest Kirby - West Kirby, Chester - Chester, Hooton - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Rock Ferry - West Kirby, Rock Ferry - Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port, New Brighton - New Brighton, Moorfields - Chester, Ellesmere Port - Chester, Hooton - Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead Hamilton Square - West Kirby · 3m · £0.89 · every ~22 min
Bus10A · 8m · £4 · every ~25 min
838 · 13m
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Guildford station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Trains from Liverpool to Guildford arrive at Guildford. Guildford is 1 km from Guildford city centre.
GuildfordGuildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT
City-centre transport
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Bus53 · 2m · £2
18 · 16m · £2 · every ~2 min
Guildford 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
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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