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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Guildford
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
183 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Guildford will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Guildford without transferring at least once.
P08483 · P0853511:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)01:31PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08481 · P0853310:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:31PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08484 · P0853611:50AM2h17
Cardiff Central (CDF)02:07PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08477 · P0852908:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)10:31AMGuildford station (GLD)
€891One-way
1 transfer
P08479 · P0853209:19AM2h48
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:07PMGuildford station (GLD)
€891One-way
1 transfer
P08483 · P0853511:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)01:31PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08481 · P0853310:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)12:31PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08477 · P0852908:18AM2h13
Cardiff Central (CDF)10:31AMGuildford station (GLD)
€891One-way
1 transfer
P08484 · P0853611:50AM2h17
Cardiff Central (CDF)02:07PMGuildford station (GLD)
€661One-way
1 transfer
P08478 · P0853008:37AM2h30
Cardiff Central (CDF)11:07AMGuildford station (GLD)
€891One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 183 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€63 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Guildford train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Guildford trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 2:01 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:18 AM Cardiff | 2h13 | 9:31 AM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:18 AM Cardiff | 2h13 | 11:31 AM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:18 AM Cardiff | 2h13 | 12:31 PM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Guildford
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Trains from Cardiff to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 2h 12m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 22:28 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €15
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Cardiff to Guildford trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Guildford from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
€38
Great Western Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
€143
first_great_western frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Guildford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Guildford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Guildford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Guildford can start from as little as €43 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Guildford is €65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Cardiff to Guildford is 2 h 10 min to travel the 182 km long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Guildford leaves at 05: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Guildford leaves at 22: 28.
There are 7 trains a day from Cardiff to Guildford which require at least one change with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Cardiff to Guildford train with Great Western Rail or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Cardiff to Guildford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 28.
A trip to Guildford from Cardiff is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Cardiff to Guildford is January.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Guildford 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Guildford
Cardiff
Guildford
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Guildford.
Cathays
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Guildford is Guildford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Guildford for your journey to Guildford from Cardiff.
Guildford
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Guildford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
London Road (Guildford)
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for London Road (Guildford)
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
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