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Compare train and bus for Ash Vale to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ash Vale to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ash Vale to Guildford:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ash Vale to Guildford costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (17m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $3 (€3) 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 Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
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Why should you book Ash Vale to Guildford trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Ash Vale to Guildford.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Ash Vale to Guildford.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Ash Vale to Guildford.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Ash Vale to Guildford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ash Vale to Guildford
Trains from Ash Vale to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Ash Vale to Guildford trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Ash Vale and Guildford from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Trains from Ash Vale to Guildford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ash Vale 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ash Vale to Guildford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 06:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - Level access from highway to both platforms. Inter platform access via level crossing and short ramp. 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 public telephones: The phone box on platform 2 is not accessible
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The Old Ford Public house, at the front of the station. (Bus Stops for through services)
- Type of shops available: Kiosk
- Car Park: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Aldershot: Lysons Avenue (B3166) bus shelter. To Ascot/Woking / Farnborough: Frimley Road (B3411) bus shelter.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
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