The average train between Guildford and Durham takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford to Durham. 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 Guildford and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Durham station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Guildford to Durham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Guildford and Durham is 399.4 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Durham via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 38m.