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 Portsmouth & Southsea12:251h 19mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Guildford to Portsmouth Harbour12:331h 1mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Guildford to London Waterloo12:341h 3mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Guildford to Gatwick Airport12:3649mGreat Western RailwayCancelled
Guildford to Reading12:4245mGreat Western RailwayOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Farnham to Guildford12:2826mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Reading to Guildford12:3238mGreat Western RailwayCancelled
London Waterloo to Guildford12:3233mSouth Western RailwayOn time
London Waterloo to Guildford12:391h 7mSouth Western RailwayOn time
Gatwick Airport to Guildford12:4142mGreat Western RailwayOn time

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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