How much is the train ticket from Guildford to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Guildford to London start from R 303. The average price for this train route is around R 440. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Guildford to London?

The average train journey time from Guildford to London is 50m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 28m and is operated by South Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the Guildford to London route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 74 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Guildford to London?

The earliest train from Guildford to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Which is the best train operator from Guildford to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Guildford to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Guildford to London?

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 London?

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.

Train Guildford to London from R 286

Next train departures

Next departures from Guildford to London on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:08	London Road (Guildford)	41m	15:49	Wimbledon	Cheapest
Train	15:34	Guildford	31m	16:05	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	15:08	London Road (Guildford)	1h 9m	16:17	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	15:38	London Road (Guildford)	1h 9m	16:47	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	16:08	London Road (Guildford)	1h 9m	17:17	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	London Road (Guildford)	55m	07:57	Wimbledon	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Guildford	31m	07:32	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	London Road (Guildford)	55m	07:57	Wimbledon	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Guildford	31m	07:32	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:01	Guildford	54m	07:55	Barnes	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	54m	07:55	Barnes	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	54m	07:55	Barnes	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	Fastest
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	46m	07:47	Queenstown Road	No tags
Train	07:38	London Road (Guildford)	1h 10m	08:48	Queenstown Road	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:02	London Road (Guildford)	55m	07:57	Wimbledon	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Guildford	31m	07:32	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	07:01	Guildford	42m	07:43	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:01	Guildford	42m	07:43	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:02	London Road (Guildford)	1h 8m	08:10	Vauxhall	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	London Road (Guildford)	42m	07:50	Wimbledon	Cheapest
Train	07:19	Guildford	35m	07:54	Waterloo	Fastest
Train	07:08	London Road (Guildford)	55m	08:03	Vauxhall	No tags
Train	07:19	Guildford	35m	07:54	Waterloo	No tags
Train	07:38	London Road (Guildford)	54m	08:32	Vauxhall	No tags

Next departures from Guildford to London on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Guildford	1h 26m	08:50	Barnes Bridge	Cheapest
Train	15:35	Guildford	29m	16:04	Clapham Junction	Fastest
Train	08:03	Guildford	1h	09:03	Barnes	No tags
Train	08:03	Guildford	1h	09:03	Barnes	No tags
Train	08:03	Guildford	1h	09:03	Barnes	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:45 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Guildford to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 303, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

74train per day

50mAverage duration

40 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 123 - R 570	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 303 - R 3 625	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 83 - R 83	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

South Western Railway

4/525 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.4

Based on 25 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the value for money but often complained with the Wi-Fi. South Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 303

South Western Railway Guildford London recent customer reviews

Train was dangerously overcrowded but due to rail Strike not surprizing!

Andy T.

29 August 2023

Very comfortable Journey

Anthony C.

23 July 2023

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Guildford to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Guildford to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Guildford to London start from R 303. The average price for this train route is around R 440. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Guildford to London?
The average train journey time from Guildford to London is 50m, covering a distance of 40 km. The quickest train can get you there in 28m and is operated by South Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Guildford to London route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 74 trains available per day, including services from South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Guildford to London?
The earliest train from Guildford to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from Guildford to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is South Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Guildford to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Guildford to London?
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 London?
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.

Best price found

24/01

R 425

25/01

R 290

Today

R 289

27/01

R 290

28/01

R 289

29/01

R 331

30/01

R 288

31/01

R 289

The cheapest trip from Guildford to London was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 288

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Guildford to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 288 to R 1 671 for a train ticket from Guildford to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 288, which is on 2026-01-30.