The average train between Bristol and Guildford takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Guildford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Guildford at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Guildford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Bristol to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Guildford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Bristol to Guildford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Guildford is 142.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Guildford via Reading in around 2h 14m.