Train travel to Guildford guide

Opened in 1845 and rebuilt in 1880, Guildford Station is well-connected with direct services from London Waterloo, Reading, Woking, and Gatwick Airport, served by South Western railway and Great Western railway, making it an ideal base for both locals and visitors.

The station's central location offers easy access to Guildford's shops, cultural attractions, and entertainment. Within walking distance, you can explore Guildford High Street, a vibrant area filled with shops, restaurants, and cafés; visit the Guildford Museum, which showcases local history; or catch a performance at G Live, a popular venue for live music and events.

Which train companies run trains to Guildford?

Choose from Great Western Railway and South Western Railway for convenient journeys to and from Guildford, serving numerous UK locations. Price and duration can vary, so be sure to check when making your booking.

What are Guildford's opening hours?

You can expect Guildford to be open between the hours of 0:01 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Guildford

Guildford offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.

Connectivity of the Guildford?

London, London Waterloo, Woking, Clapham and Clapham Junction are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Guildford. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Guildford live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Guildford, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Guildford to London Waterloo18:4931mSouth Western RailwayExp. 18:53
Guildford to Farnham18:5323mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Guildford to London Waterloo19:0040mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Guildford to Portsmouth Harbour19:0357mSouth Western RailwayExp. 19:18
Guildford to London Waterloo19:041h 3mSouth Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Portsmouth Harbour to Guildford18:481h 8mSouth Western RailwayExp. 18:52
Farnham to Guildford18:5825mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildford18:591h 22mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Guildford19:021h 10mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Guildford19:0231mSouth Western RailwayExp. 19:17

Station Details

Address

Guildford station, Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 21:00:00

Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 21:00:00

Sunday open from 07:00:00 until 21:00:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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