The average train between Watford and Guildford takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Guildford at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Guildford station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Watford to Guildford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Guildford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Watford to Guildford train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Watford and Guildford is 48.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Guildford via Clapham Junction in around 1h 43m.