How much is the train ticket from London to Guildford?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Guildford start from R 308. The average price for this train route is around R 455. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Guildford?

The average train journey time from London to Guildford is 51m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest train can get you there in 27m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Guildford route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 47 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Guildford?

The earliest train from London to Guildford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from London to Guildford?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Guildford?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Guildford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Guildford?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Guildford from R 297

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Guildford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Wimbledon	50m	16:00	London Road (Guildford)	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Wimbledon	44m	16:33	London Road (Guildford)	Fastest
Train	15:19	Wimbledon	46m	16:05	London Road (Guildford)	No tags
Train	15:36	Wimbledon	47m	16:23	Guildford	No tags
Train	15:36	Wimbledon	47m	16:23	Guildford	No tags

Next departures from London to Guildford on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Wimbledon	54m	08:04	London Road (Guildford)	Cheapest
Train	07:52	Clapham Junction	31m	08:23	Guildford	Fastest
Train	07:02	Wandsworth Town	1h	08:02	Guildford	No tags
Train	07:02	Wandsworth Town	1h	08:02	Guildford	No tags
Train	07:32	Wandsworth Town	51m	08:23	Guildford	No tags

Next departures from London to Guildford on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Wimbledon	44m	07:57	London Road (Guildford)	Cheapest
Train	15:37	Clapham Junction	27m	16:04	Guildford	Fastest
Train	08:46	Wandsworth Town	53m	09:39	Guildford	No tags
Train	08:46	Wandsworth Town	53m	09:39	Guildford	No tags
Train	07:26	Wimbledon	48m	08:14	Guildford	No tags

Next departures from London to Guildford on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Wimbledon	41m	07:47	Guildford	Cheapest
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	31m	07:54	Guildford	Fastest
Train	07:19	Wimbledon	42m	08:01	London Road (Guildford)	No tags
Train	07:25	Wimbledon	54m	08:19	London Road (Guildford)	No tags
Train	07:33	Wimbledon	51m	08:24	Guildford	No tags

Next departures from London to Guildford on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	Wimbledon	41m	07:47	Guildford	Cheapest
Train	07:23	Clapham Junction	31m	07:54	Guildford	Fastest
Train	07:10	Wandsworth Town	44m	07:54	Guildford	No tags
Train	07:10	Wandsworth Town	44m	07:54	Guildford	No tags
Train	07:34	Wandsworth Town	50m	08:24	Guildford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:35 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Guildford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Guildford. The journey takes about 51 minutes and with fares starting at just R 308, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47train per day

51mAverage duration

50 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 127 - R 586	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 308 - R 1 942	Average duration51m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 109 - R 109	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Guildford by train

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

How much is the train ticket from London to Guildford?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Guildford start from R 308. The average price for this train route is around R 455. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Guildford?
The average train journey time from London to Guildford is 51m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest train can get you there in 27m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Guildford route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 47 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Guildford?
The earliest train from London to Guildford departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from London to Guildford?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Guildford?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Guildford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Guildford?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

10/12

R 302

11/12

R 354

Today

R 303

13/12

R 303

14/12

R 301

15/12

R 342

16/12

R 302

17/12

R 302

The cheapest trip from London to Guildford was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 301

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

You can expect to pay from R 301 to R 862 for a train ticket from London to Guildford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 301, which is on 2025-12-14.