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Guildford Museum
Town museum in a historic gatehouse and house. It covers Guildford's archaeology, crafts, and social history in a compact central setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$79
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$98
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 19
42
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Guildford will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Coventry to Guildford without transferring at least once.
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C42364
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C42647
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C42367
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L84048+
W32723
W33474+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
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G01017+
C42354
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C42362
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C42364Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Guildford:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Guildford costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 56m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $40 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.
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 Coventry to Guildford trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L83901+ W33537+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 8:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 11:23 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G00999+ C42344 | 8:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 10:32 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79606+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33583 | 8:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 12:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L83912+ W33661+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 12:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01002+ C42346 | 9:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 11:32 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79626+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33527 | 9:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 1:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L83924+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33391 | 10:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h14 | 1:24 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01006+ C42348 | 10:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h08 | 12:34 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79645+ W33558+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 2:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L79645+ W33558+ G27786 | 10:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 2:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L83936+ W33575+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 11:10 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 2:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01010+ C42350 | 11:26 AM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 1:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79665+ W33450+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 3:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L79665+ G27788+ W33450 | 11:45 AM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 3:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L83948+ W33555+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 12:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 3:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01014+ C42352 | 12:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 2:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79685+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33443 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 4:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L79685+ W33443+ G27790 | 12:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 4:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L83960+ W33567+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 1:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 4:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01017+ C42354 | 1:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 3:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79705+ W33474+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 5:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
W33474+ L79705+ G27792 | 1:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 5:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
W33547+ L83972+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 2:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 5:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01021+ C42356 | 2:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 4:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
W33469+ L79725+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 2:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 6:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
W33526+ L83981+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 3:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 6:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01025+ C42358 | 3:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 5:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
W33417+ L79745+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 3:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 7:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
W33423+ L83991+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 4:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 7:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01028+ C42360 | 4:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 6:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79765+ W33400+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 4:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 8:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L85019+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33434 | 5:10 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h13 | 8:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01031+ C42362 | 5:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 7:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
G01033+ C42364 | 6:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h06 | 8:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
L79802+ W33551+ G27802 | 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 10:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
L79802+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ W33551 | 6:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 10:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
P69520+ L79822+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 7:05 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h59 | 11:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01037+ C42366 | 7:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h53 | 10:19 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
W33762+ L79822+ G27804 | 7:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h19 | 11:04 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
G01038+ C42647 | 8:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h54 | 11:20 PM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
G01041+ C42367 | 9:26 PM Coventry station (COV) | 2h54 | 12:20 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 1 transfer | |
W33654+ L84048+ W32723 | 9:45 PM Coventry station (COV) | 3h21 | 1:06 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Coventry to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Best time to book 5 days |
Discover the best of Guildford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Guildford trip today.
Town museum in a historic gatehouse and house. It covers Guildford's archaeology, crafts, and social history in a compact central setting.
Public gallery showing changing exhibitions of British art and craft. A well-regarded cultural stop in the heart of Guildford.
University gallery presenting contemporary exhibitions, student work, and events. It offers a fresh, creative counterpoint to the town's historic sites.
Guildford's main street is lined with historic buildings, shops, and views toward the castle. It is the essential place to experience the town.
Canalside walking route with locks, boats, and wildlife. A relaxing escape close to the center and one of Guildford's best scenic walks.
Popular landscaped park below the castle. It offers lawns, flowerbeds, and easy access to the town's historic core.
A Surrey county classic of slow-braised beef in red wine and stock, linked to local farming traditions and hearty English pub cooking.
A traditional English snack of pork wrapped in crisp breadcrumbs and fried. Common in Surrey pubs and butchers as a local savoury staple.
Fresh trout from the River Wey area, usually simply cooked to highlight local waters and Surrey's long fishing and market heritage.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting. One of Guildford's best-known fine dining destinations.
Established Guildford coffee roaster and cafe, loved for specialty coffee, brunch and relaxed all-day dining.
Popular Turkish restaurant known for grilled meats, mezze and a lively atmosphere close to central Guildford.
Moderate for the South East of England. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but less than London; local buses and rail add up for day trips.
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Guildford Railway Station -> Guildford Friary Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Guildford trains use the Coventry to Guildford station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Guildford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Coventry has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Coventry.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry. ATMs are available at Coventry.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry. 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 Coventry: Parking, WC.
Available at Coventry: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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.
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