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Get from Guildford to Reading
The journey takes about 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Guildford to Reading by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Guildford to Reading?
The cheapest train tickets from Guildford to Reading start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £21. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Guildford to Reading?
The average train journey time from Guildford to Reading is 45m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 32m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Guildford to Reading route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Guildford to Reading?
The earliest train from Guildford to Reading departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:24.
Which is the best train operator from Guildford to Reading?
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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Guildford to Reading?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Guildford to Reading?
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 Guildford to Reading?
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.
The cheapest trip from Guildford to Reading was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £14To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Guildford to Reading as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £14 to £28 for a train ticket from Guildford to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-17.
