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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Reading | Guildford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Reading | Guildford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Reading | Guildford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Reading | Guildford | No tags | ||||
| Train | Reading | Guildford | No tags |
Get from Reading to Guildford
The journey takes about 44 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 Reading to Guildford 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 Reading to Guildford?
The cheapest train tickets from Reading to Guildford 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 Reading to Guildford?
The average train journey time from Reading to Guildford is 44m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 30m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Reading to Guildford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Reading to Guildford?
The earliest train from Reading to Guildford departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 23:33.
Which is the best train operator from Reading to Guildford?
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 Reading to Guildford?
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 Reading 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 Reading 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.
The cheapest trip from Reading to Guildford was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Reading to Guildford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £29 for a train ticket from Reading to Guildford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-04.
