The average train between Guildford and Eltham takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Eltham at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Eltham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Guildford to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Eltham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Guildford to Eltham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Southeastern.
The distance between Guildford and Eltham is 49.7 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Eltham via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 1h 59m.