Train Cardiff to Guildford from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Guildford takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

2h 24m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Cardiff to Guildford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Guildford at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:18 PM → 4:35 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 5:05 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
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