Cardiff to Guildford train

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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Guildford

Showing times and prices for Dec 14

Cheapest

$72

Average

$73

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

08:18AM2h13

Cardiff

10:31AMGuildford

$721One-way

0 transfers

12:20PM2h11

Cardiff

02:31PMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:23AM3h08

Cardiff

10:31AMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

09:19AM3h12

Cardiff

12:31PMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

Cardiff to Guildford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Great Western Railway	08:18AM Cardiff	2h13	10:31AM Guildford	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	12:20PM Cardiff	2h11	02:31PM Guildford	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	09:19AM Cardiff	3h12	12:31PM Guildford	0 transfersDirect
Great Western Railway	07:23AM Cardiff	3h08	10:31AM Guildford	0 transfersDirect
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Cardiff to Guildford

Showing times and prices for Dec 14

Fastest Journey

2 h 11 m

Average

2 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

183 km

Of the 4 trains that leave Cardiff for Guildford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:20PM2h11

Cardiff

02:31PMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

08:18AM2h13

Cardiff

10:31AMGuildford

$721One-way

0 transfers

07:23AM3h08

Cardiff

10:31AMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

09:19AM3h12

Cardiff

12:31PMGuildford

$731One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cardiff to Guildford

Trains from Cardiff to Guildford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€43) but you can travel from only $17 (€15) by bus.

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

Bus from $17 (€15)

Distance

113 miles (182 km)

Average train duration

2h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$48 (€43)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 10m

First train

05:07

Last train

22:28

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $17 (€15)

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western from Cardiff to Guildford trains

Buy your official Great Western Rail and first_great_western train tickets from Cardiff to Guildford from $61 (€55) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Great Western Rail from Cardiff to Guildford train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $61

FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Guildford

FAQs: Travel by train from Cardiff to Guildford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Guildford.

Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Guildford can start from as little as $48 (€43) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Guildford is $73 (€65); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Guildford train travel time is 2 h 10 min for the 113 mile (182 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cardiff to Guildford leaves at 5: 07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cardiff to Guildford leaves at 10: 28 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Guildford which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Cardiff to Guildford you can take a train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Cardiff to Guildford on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 28 PM.

A trip to Guildford from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Guildford by train is January.

You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Guildford 2 different ways: train or bus.