Trains to Guildford

Guildford Train Station is a busy commuter hub and a thoroughfare where trains pass through from Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire on their way to London Waterloo and London Victoria.

Guildford Train Station is also the largest and most frequently used station in the town centre, the other being London Road Train Station. Guildford Station originally opened in 1845, but was rebuilt in 1880, and was completely renovated in the 1980s.

The station offers a range of amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office at the main booking hall (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 6.15am – 8.00pm; Sunday: 7.00am – 8.00pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season ticketsat the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones, public Wi-Fi, and post boxes.
• 378 bicycle storage stands, compounds, and racks.

Guildford Train Station is only a ten-minute walk away from the town centre, so getting to and from the station is easy-peasy. Local taxis stop at the station’s main entrance, and local buses serve the station outside.

Guildford’s top destination is London Waterloo. However, Portsmouth, Reading, and Gatwick Airport services also run through Guildford. The station also serves local routes to destinations like Haslemere, Worplesdon, and Ascot.

London Waterloo to Guildford

With South Western Railway, it takes between thirty-nine minutes and one hour and six minutes to travel from London Waterloo to Guildford. Around five trains leave per hour.

Portsmouth Harbour to Guildford

Getting from Portsmouth Harbour to Guildford takes just over one hour with South Western Railway. Two trains depart per hour.

Woking to Guildford

It takes seven to eleven minutes to get from Woking to Guildford with South Western Railway. Trains leave every few minutes or so.

Gatwick Airport to Guildford

The journey from Gatwick Airport to Guildford takes between forty-three and forty-five minutes with Great Western Railway (GRW).

GWR and South Western Railway are the sole operators at Guildford Train Station. GWR runs on the North Downs Line, approximately forty-five miles between Reading in Berkshire and Redhill in Surrey.

However, South Western Railway runs the lion’s share of services at Guildford, running to destinations including London Waterloo and Portsmouth.

Departing from Guildford Train Station, you'll find yourself in a town rich with historic buildings and a vibrant town centre, offering plenty to see and do. Upon arriving at Guildford Train Station, consider exploring some of Surrey’s most beautiful walks and tours, such as Loseley Park, Hatchlands Park, Shalford Park, and Newlands Corner. After a day of hiking, Guildford’s old pubs provide the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing pint.

If wine is more to your taste, Guildford offers a variety of vineyards that welcome tours, including High Clandon Vineyard, Greyfriars Vineyard, and Albury Vineyard. Gin enthusiasts will also appreciate a visit to Silent Pool Distillery.

For those interested in history, Guildford Train Station offers easy access to Watts Chapel, Guildford Cathedral, Guildford Museum, and Guildford Castle, each offering fascinating insights into the area's rich heritage.

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What’s the postcode for Guildford Train Station?

The full address of Guildford Train Station is Station Approach, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4UT.

How many stations are in Guildford?

Guildford has two stations. Guildford Station is the largest and busiest station in the town, and London Road Station is the other station.

How far is Guildford Train Station from the town centre?

It is only a ten-minute walk from Guildford Train Station to the town centre. Buses and local taxis also serve the station.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.