How to get from London to Guildford
- 38 km as the crow flies
- 80 train departures a day with South Western Railway
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Guildford: train. The two cities are about 38 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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38 km
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- 1Clapham Junction → GuildfordtrainSouth Western Railway·36m
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Departures from London to Guildford
South Western Railway runs 80 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:05 and the last at 09:19.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 80 | 05:05 | 09:19 |
All departures
- 05:05
- 05:09
- 05:18
- 05:20
- 05:24
- 05:25
- 05:39
- 05:43
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 05:52
- 05:54
- 06:00
- 06:04
- 06:09
- 06:13
- 06:15
- 06:20
- 06:22
- 06:24
- 06:30
- 06:33
- 06:35
- 06:37
- 06:42
- 06:45
- 06:49
- 06:50
- 06:52
- 06:53
- 06:54
- 07:00
- 07:03
- 07:07
- 07:09
- 07:10
- 07:12
- 07:13
- 07:15
- 07:17
- 07:20
- 07:21
- 07:23
- 07:27
- 07:30
- 07:33
- 07:35
- 07:37
- 07:42
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 07:52
- 07:53
- 07:54
- 07:57
- 08:00
- 08:03
- 08:07
- 08:08
- 08:12
- 08:19
- 08:20
- 08:24
- 08:27
- 08:30
- 08:33
- 08:37
- 08:52
- 08:54
- 08:57
- 09:00
- 09:07
- 09:19
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Guildford works
Start with a South Western Railway train from Clapham Junction to Guildford, about 36 min. In total it's roughly €11 over 36 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Guildford: common questions
When is the first train from London to Guildford?
The first train with South Western Railway leaves at 05:05 and the last at 09:19, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Guildford?
80 a day with South Western Railway, between 05:05 and 09:19.
How far is Guildford from London?
About 38 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Guildford?
On this route you travel with South Western Railway.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Guildford?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: South Western Railway
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026