The average train between Chester and Guildford takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Guildford at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Guildford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Chester to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Chester to Guildford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Chester and Guildford is 268.7 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Guildford via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 24m.