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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Guildford
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$193
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Guildford will cost around $193 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Guildford on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 552 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 37 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.
11:30 AM8h37Edinburgh8:07 PMGuildford$1061One-way0 transfers
10:08 AM7h47Edinburgh5:55 PMGuildford$1621One-way0 transfers
10:13 AM6h58Edinburgh5:11 PMGuildford$3101One-way0 transfers
- 10:13 AM6h58Edinburgh5:11 PMGuildford$3101One-way0 transfers
- 10:08 AM7h47Edinburgh5:55 PMGuildford$1621One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM8h37Edinburgh8:07 PMGuildford$1061One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $85 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Guildford:
A flight is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Guildford costing on average $85 (€69).
A flight is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Guildford costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
The journey is about 2h 15m faster (5h 27m by train vs 7h 42m by car) and roughly $74 (€60) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 (€107) vs $205 (€167)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Guildford train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Guildford trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:08 AM Edinburgh | 7h47 | 5:55 PM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:13 AM Edinburgh | 6h58 | 5:11 PM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Guildford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 342 miles (552 km) distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 342 miles (552 km) |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Lumo, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Guildford trainsLumo, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Guildford from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Guildford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Guildford
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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.
WifiParkingDiningTaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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