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Museum of Farnham
Local museum covering Farnham’s past, crafts and daily life, with accessible displays in the town centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Woking to Farnham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Woking to Farnham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Woking to Farnham, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Woking to Farnham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 20 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Woking to Farnham:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Woking to Farnham costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Farnham take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (25m by train vs 35m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with South Western Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Woking to Farnham trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L78599 | On time 16:00 Woking station (WOK) | 0h25 | 16:25 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78607 | On time 16:30 Woking station (WOK) | 0h25 | 16:55 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78615 | On time 17:00 Woking station (WOK) | 0h25 | 17:25 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78623 | On time 17:30 Woking station (WOK) | 0h25 | 17:55 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L78631 | On time 17:51 Woking station (WOK) | 0h23 | 18:14 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L79724 · L82651 | On time 17:55 Woking station (WOK) | 0h53 | 18:48 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
L78639 | On time 18:26 Woking station (WOK) | 0h28 | 18:54 Farnham station (FNH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L80468 · L82667 | On time 18:49 Woking station (WOK) | 0h29 | 19:18 Farnham station (FNH) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 9:00 Woking | 0h25 | 9:25 Farnham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Woking to Farnham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 22m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Local museum covering Farnham’s past, crafts and daily life, with accessible displays in the town centre.
Public art gallery and exhibition space at Farnham Maltings presenting contemporary shows, crafts and community work.
Gallery space at the New Ashgate presenting craft, applied art and regularly changing exhibitions by regional makers.
Historic main street lined with Georgian buildings, independent shops and key landmarks; ideal for a central walking route.
Countryside walking area with lakes, woodland and heathland paths on the edge of Farnham, suited to longer outdoor visits.
Broad, elegant street with period buildings, almshouses and easy access to the town’s historic core.
A Surrey county favourite: white fish in parsley sauce, often served with potatoes. It reflects older local home cooking across Surrey and nearby Hampshire.
Traditional British sausages with mashed potatoes and onion gravy, widely eaten in Surrey pubs and valued as classic comfort food.
Slow-cooked beef steak with ale gravy under a pastry lid. A staple of southern English pub cooking, especially comforting in cooler months.
Stylish modern British restaurant in central Farnham, known for seasonal cooking and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Lively town-centre venue for steaks, burgers and grills, popular for casual meals and dependable portions.
Independent café and restaurant with brunch, coffee and seasonal plates. Relaxed and well liked for daytime dining.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey, but pub meals, coffee and local buses are manageable compared with London.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Woking to Farnham 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 Farnham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Woking to Farnham trains use the Woking to Farnham station pair. Use this guide to compare Woking and Farnham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Woking has practical services for this route, including Wifi, 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 Woking.
Wi-Fi is available at Woking. ATMs are available at Woking.
Ticket office support is available at Woking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woking: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Woking: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woking: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available outside both station entrances. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance, 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.
Farnham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Farnham.
Wi-Fi is available at Farnham.
Ticket office support is available at Farnham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Farnham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Farnham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Farnham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps to both platforms with gradient of up to approx 1:7. Step-free access between platforms via level crossing approximately 50m, 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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