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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Guildford

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 28 Sept

Cheapest price on 28 Sept

14₫

Average ticket price on 28 Sept

20₫

Fastest journey on 28 Sept

32 m

Average journey duration on 28 Sept

32 m

Trains on 28 Sept

Distance

44 km

Cheap tickets

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 20₫ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 14₫.

Fast trains

On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 48 trains from London to Guildford, including 45 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.

L81009
1:53 PM1h19
London Waterloo (WAT)
3:12 PMGuildford station (GLD)
14 ₫1One-way
0 changes
L81722
1:33 PM1h07
London Waterloo (WAT)
2:40 PMGuildford station (GLD)
14 ₫1One-way
0 changes
L79634
1:00 PM0h32
London Waterloo (WAT)
1:32 PMGuildford station (GLD)
14 ₫1One-way
0 changes
L83934
1:45 PM0h40
London Waterloo (WAT)
2:25 PMGuildford station (GLD)
14 ₫1One-way
0 changes
L81713
1:03 PM1h06
London Waterloo (WAT)
2:09 PMGuildford station (GLD)
14 ₫1One-way
0 changes

Live departures

London to Guildford train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Guildford trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
L80206	On time 5:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h40	5:40 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83977	5:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h41	5:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81786	On time 5:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h04	6:10 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81499	On time 5:10 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h01	6:11 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79728	Delayed 4:45 PM 5:30 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)	0h34	5:19 PM 5:19 PMGuildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81063	5:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	6:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83987	On time 6:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h41	6:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81803	On time 6:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h04	7:10 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81511	6:10 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h01	7:11 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79748	6:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h34	7:04 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81078	6:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	7:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81517	6:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	7:47 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80266	8:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h40	8:40 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L84006	On time 8:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h41	8:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81837	8:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h04	9:10 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81535	On time 8:10 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h01	9:11 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79786	8:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h34	9:04 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81102	8:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h12	9:44 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L84017	9:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h46	9:49 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81854	On time 9:06 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h04	10:10 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81547	On time 9:10 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h01	10:11 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79805	On time 9:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h34	10:04 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81114	9:32 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h11	10:43 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81553	9:40 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	10:47 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
Monday, 28 September
L81607	6:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h05	7:05 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80917	6:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h14	7:23 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83853	6:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	6:54 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81609	6:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h03	7:36 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83855	6:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	7:24 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81597	6:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h57	7:47 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79530	7:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	7:32 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L78868 · L81597	7:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h44	7:47 AM Guildford station (GLD)	1 change
L81614	7:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	8:09 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80930	7:09 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h18	8:27 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L85012	7:15 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	7:54 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79534	7:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	8:02 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81621	7:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	8:39 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83866	7:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	8:24 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81599	7:50 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h00	8:50 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80934	7:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h19	9:12 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79541	8:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h33	8:33 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81628	8:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	9:09 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79914 · L81599	8:08 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h42	8:50 AM Guildford station (GLD)	1 change
L79547	8:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h33	9:03 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81637	8:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	9:40 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83877	8:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h38	9:23 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80948	8:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h19	10:12 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79558	9:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	9:32 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81646	9:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	10:09 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79566	9:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	10:02 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81655	9:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	10:40 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83888	9:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	10:24 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80961	9:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h19	11:12 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79576	10:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	10:32 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81663	10:03 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	11:09 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79586	10:30 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	11:02 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81672	10:33 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	11:40 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83899	10:45 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h39	11:24 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L80973	10:53 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h19	12:12 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79594	11:00 AM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	11:32 AM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79634	1:00 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	1:32 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81713	1:03 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h06	2:09 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L79643	1:30 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h32	2:02 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81722	1:33 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h07	2:40 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L83934	1:45 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	0h40	2:25 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
L81009	1:53 PM London Waterloo (WAT)	1h19	3:12 PM Guildford station (GLD)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Guildford

United Kingdom

Trains from London to Guildford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 17₫ but you can travel from only 7₫ 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.

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 7₫

Distance

44 km

Average train duration

50m

Cheapest ticket price

17₫

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

31m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Thu

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

2 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from 7₫

Train companies: South Western Railway from London to Guildford trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between London and Guildford from 7₫. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average South Western Railway Duration

31m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

17₫

South Western Railway frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

FAQs: London to Guildford train

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.

Cheap train tickets from London to Guildford can start from as little as 17₫ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Guildford is 21₫; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London to Guildford is 31m to travel the 44 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from London to Guildford leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from London to Guildford leaves at 11:58 pm.

Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from London to Guildford with South Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from London to Guildford, you can count on South Western Railway for the best way to get you to Guildford. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Guildford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Guildford from London is worth doing with a journey time of 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Guildford including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Guildford

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.

Departure train stations in London

Arrival train stations in Guildford

Which London station do trains to Guildford leave from?

Trains from London to Guildford leave from London Waterloo. The station is 1 km from London city centre at London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW.

London WaterlooLondon Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London., SE1 8SW+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre

London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus139 · 10m · 2₫ · every ~27 min

SubwayNorthern · 3m · 1₫ · every ~86 min

London Waterloo train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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 JunctionClapham Junction station, St John's Hill, Clapham, Greater London, SW11 2QP Shopping

City-centre transport

Getting to Clapham Junction from London city centre

Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLondon Victoria - London Bridge, London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Littlehampton, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Dorking, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour, London Victoria - Eastbourne, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Crystal Palace, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - Arundel, London Victoria - Polegate, London Victoria - Lewes, London Victoria - Chichester, London Victoria - Oxted, London Victoria - Angmering, London Victoria - Hastings, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - Epsom, London Victoria - Gatwick Airport, London Victoria - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Victoria - Worthing, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Streatham Hill, London Victoria - Barnham, London Victoria - Norwood Junction, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Balham · 7m · 2₫ · every ~38 min

London Victoria - Norwood Junction, London Victoria - Epsom, London Victoria - Selhurst, London Victoria - Sutton, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour, London Victoria - Horsham, London Victoria - Littlehampton, London Victoria - Reigate, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - London Bridge, London Victoria - East Croydon, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Hastings, London Victoria - Eastbourne, London Victoria - East Grinstead, London Victoria - Epsom Downs, London Victoria - Dorking, London Victoria - Worthing, London Victoria - West Croydon, London Victoria - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Victoria - Chichester, London Victoria - Gatwick Airport, London Victoria - Streatham Hill, London Victoria - Oxted, London Victoria - Polegate, London Victoria - Barnham, London Victoria - Balham, London Victoria - Lewes, London Victoria - Redhill, London Victoria - Crystal Palace, London Victoria - Angmering, London Victoria - Arundel · 7m · 2₫ · every ~38 min

London Waterloo - Southampton Central, London Waterloo - Poole, London Waterloo - Bournemouth, London Waterloo - Dorking, London Waterloo - Guildford, London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids, London Waterloo - Salisbury, London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction, London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo - Woking, London Waterloo - Weymouth, London Waterloo - Farnham, London Waterloo - Reading, London Waterloo - Epsom, London Waterloo - Shepperton, London Waterloo - Hampton Court, London Waterloo - London Waterloo, London Waterloo - Strawberry Hill, London Waterloo - Twickenham, London Waterloo - Basingstoke, London Waterloo - Chessington South, London Waterloo - Alton, London Waterloo - Portsmouth & Southsea, London Waterloo - Gillingham, London Waterloo - Westbury, London Waterloo - Yeovil Pen Mill, London Waterloo - Haslemere, London Waterloo - Weybridge, London Waterloo - Fareham, London Waterloo - Honiton, London Waterloo - Frome, London Waterloo - Fratton, London Waterloo - Leatherhead, London Waterloo - Teddington, London Waterloo - Effingham Junction, London Waterloo - Havant, London Waterloo - Petersfield, London Waterloo - Andover, London Waterloo - Hampton Wick, London Waterloo - Eastleigh, London Waterloo - Winchester, London Waterloo - Wimbledon, London Waterloo - Surbiton, London Waterloo - Southampton Airport Parkway, London Waterloo - Templecombe · 8m · 2₫ · every ~47 min

Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction · 40m · 11₫ · every ~8 min

BusN87 · 15m · 25₫ · every ~5 min

N19 · 22m · 2₫ · every ~2 min

344 · 47m · 2₫ · every ~30 min

N31 · 55m · 5₫ · every ~2 min

Clapham Junction train station facilities and services

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.