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Buckley to Guildford by train

First train

18:21

Last train

18:21

Departure station

Buckley

Arrival station

Guildford

Journey time

From 5h 53m

Distance

169 miles (273 km)

Changes

5 changes

Train operators

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Southern

How to travel from Buckley to Guildford by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Buckley to Guildford? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Buckley and Guildford, which usually take 5 hours 53 minutes to complete the 169 miles (273 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Guildford by train, you'll just need to make 5 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Buckley to Guildford if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Guildford? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Buckley to Guildford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Buckley and Guildford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Buckley to Guildford is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Buckley to Guildford?

No, there are no direct train services from Buckley to Guildford. Travelling from Buckley to Guildford by train will require a minimum of 5 changes.

What time does the first train from Buckley to Guildford leave?

The first train from Buckley to Guildford leaves at 18:21. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Buckley to Guildford leave?

The last train from Buckley to Guildford leaves at 18:21. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Buckley and Guildford by train?

Trains travelling from Buckley to Guildford cover a distance of around 169 miles (273 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Buckley to Guildford

Book in advance

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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