Train from Southampton to Guildford: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Southampton to Guildford on 16 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
GuildfordCheapest
South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
GuildfordFastest
South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
GuildfordNo tags
South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
GuildfordNo tags
South Western RailwayTrain
Southampton Airport Parkway
GuildfordNo tags

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Get from Southampton to Guildford

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
1h 15mAverage duration
40 milesDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Guildford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Guildford?

    The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Guildford start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Southampton to Guildford?

    The average train journey time from Southampton to Guildford is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 40 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by South Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Southampton to Guildford route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, CrossCountry.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Guildford?

    The earliest train from Southampton to Guildford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 20:38.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Southampton to Guildford?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Guildford?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Southampton to Guildford?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Southampton to Guildford?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is South Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
13/12
£22
14/12
£17
Today
£30
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£31
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£30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Guildford was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Guildford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £72 for a train ticket from Southampton to Guildford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £30, which is on 2025-12-17.

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