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Guildford Museum
Town museum covering Guildford’s history, archaeology and crafts in historic buildings near the castle. A practical starting point for local heritage.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£13
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£17
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
32 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
32 m
Trains on 13 Oct
79
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Guildford will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 79 trains from London to Guildford, including 75 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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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L79771Trains from London to Guildford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 31m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Guildford trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L84022 | 21:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 22:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81109 | On time 21:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 23:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79810 | On time 22:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 22:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81866 | 22:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h03 | 23:06 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79819 | On time 22:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h34 | 23:04 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81875 | 22:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h03 | 23:36 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81121 | On time 22:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 0:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84034 | On time 23:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 23:38 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
L79088 | On time 0:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h41 | 1:14 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83847 | 5:05 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h54 | 5:59 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80915 | 5:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 6:46 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83849 | 5:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h42 | 6:27 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81607 | 6:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h05 | 7:05 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80917 | 6:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h14 | 7:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83853 | 6:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 6:54 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81609 | 6:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h03 | 7:36 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83855 | 6:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 7:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81597 | 6:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 7:47 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79530 | 7:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 7:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81614 | 7:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 8:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78868 · L81597 | 7:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h44 | 7:47 Guildford station (GLD) | 1 change | |
L80930 | 7:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h18 | 8:27 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L85012 | 7:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 7:54 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79534 | 7:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 8:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83866 | 7:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 8:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79541 | 8:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 8:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81628 | 8:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 9:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79914 · L81599 | 8:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h42 | 8:50 Guildford station (GLD) | 1 change | |
L79547 | 8:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 9:03 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81637 | 8:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 9:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83877 | 8:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 9:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79558 | 9:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 9:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81646 | 9:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 10:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79566 | 9:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 10:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81655 | 9:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 10:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83888 | 9:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 10:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80961 | 9:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 11:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79576 | 10:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 10:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81663 | 10:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 11:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79586 | 10:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 11:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81672 | 10:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 11:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83899 | 10:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 11:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80973 | 10:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 12:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79693 | 16:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 16:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81764 | 16:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 17:10 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79703 | 16:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 17:02 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81773 | 16:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 17:39 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83970 | 16:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 17:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81044 | 16:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h23 | 18:16 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79713 | 17:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 17:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81601 | 17:02 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h57 | 17:59 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81781 | 17:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h08 | 18:11 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79096 | 17:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h35 | 17:50 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80534 · L81601 | 17:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 17:59 Guildford station (GLD) | 1 change | |
L79723 | 17:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 18:06 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81603 | 17:32 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h59 | 18:31 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81790 | 17:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 18:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81058 | 17:39 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h12 | 18:51 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79099 | 17:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h35 | 18:20 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L83142 · L81603 | 17:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h41 | 18:31 Guildford station (GLD) | 1 change | |
L79733 | 18:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 18:33 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81798 | 18:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 19:10 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81068 | 18:09 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h10 | 19:19 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L85015 | 18:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 18:53 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79743 | 18:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 19:06 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81807 | 18:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h08 | 19:41 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79101 | 18:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h36 | 19:21 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81073 | 18:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h21 | 20:14 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79753 | 19:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 19:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81815 | 19:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 20:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L85017 | 19:15 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 19:54 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79763 | 19:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 20:03 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81824 | 19:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 20:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84001 | 19:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h39 | 20:24 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81085 | 19:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h19 | 21:12 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79771 | 20:00 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h32 | 20:32 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81832 | 20:03 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h06 | 21:09 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79781 | 20:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h33 | 21:03 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81841 | 20:33 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h07 | 21:40 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L84010 | 20:45 London Waterloo (WAT) | 0h38 | 21:23 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
L81097 | 20:53 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h20 | 22:13 Guildford station (GLD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Guildford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guildford trip today.
Town museum covering Guildford’s history, archaeology and crafts in historic buildings near the castle. A practical starting point for local heritage.
Arts and crafts house museum with period interiors, garden and changing displays. It offers insight into domestic life and local collecting.
Working watermill on the River Wey with milling machinery, flour production and guided interpretation. It combines industrial history with a riverside setting.
Guildford’s steep cobbled main street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and familiar landmarks. Ideal for exploring the town centre on foot.
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.
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.
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.
A soft white cheese from nearby villages in Surrey. Traditionally eaten fresh with bread or salads and valued as a historic local farmhouse cheese.
A rich steamed suet pudding filled with steak and kidney. A classic Surrey and wider English pub dish, hearty and traditional in cold weather.
Well-known Turkish restaurant with charcoal-grilled meats, meze and warm service. Smart casual and good for groups or family meals.
Refined modern British dining in a polished riverside setting. Known for tasting menus and carefully presented seasonal dishes.
Popular local spot for sourdough pizza and relaxed drinks. Casual atmosphere with reliable pizzas, small plates and a lively crowd.
Moderate for southern England: rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual eats keep short stays manageable.
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.
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Guildford Railway Station -> Guildford Friary Bus Station
The most popular day trips by train from Guildford are London, Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton and Reading. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Guildford on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 32m.

Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 15m.

Portsmouth is a waterfront city on England’s south coast, known for its naval heritage and historic dockyard. Its island setting, working harbour and seafront give it a distinctly maritime character, with Old Portsmouth adding older streets and pubs.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 48m.

Southampton is a maritime city on England’s south coast, known for its ocean liner history and links to the Titanic. Medieval walls and museums stand near a busy waterfront and modern shopping centre, giving it a lively yet practical feel.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 1h 0m.

Reading is a busy Thames Valley town known for its music festival, business links and the remains of Reading Abbey. The centre combines modern shopping with riverside paths and a lively food and arts scene.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 36m.
Guildford is 36 miles from London. There are at least four trains from London to Guildford every hour. The journey takes between 33 and 38 minutes. All trains depart from London Waterloo and arrive at Guildford Station. London Waterloo Station is situated on Waterloo Road, on the south side of the Thames, just over the bridge from Westminster. Guildford Station is situated on Walnut Tree Close. This is a 16-minute walk from the centre of Guildford, its High Street and Guildford Castle. South West Trains operate the trains on this route.
Guildford station is just to the north of the town centre over the bridge. It is easy to walk to from the high street, or local bus services are available for those with heavy bags or children. Parking at Guildford station is notoriously problematic, so it is probably sensible not to take the car. Late at night and early in the morning, it may be advisable to book a taxi to avoid missing the more sporadic trains from Guildford to London.
Trains from Guildford to London arrive at Waterloo which is centrally located, just to the south of the river Thames. The train station is well connected to other parts of London via the tube network and local bus routes. Popular attractions close to Waterloo include the London Eye, the National Theatre and The Old Vic play house. There are also plenty of restaurants and pubs nearby as well as convenient (but pricey) accommodation. Covent Garden is just across the river and is served by local buses but the 15 minute walk over Waterloo Bridge is a very pleasant one offering splendid views of the Capital.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Guildford trains use the London Waterloo to Guildford station pair, with some services arriving at London Road (Guildford). Use this guide to compare London and Guildford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo 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 options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, 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: Yes.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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