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Brighton to Guildford by train
It takes an average of 2h 13m to travel from Brighton to Guildford by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (55 km). There are normally 71 trains per day traveling from Brighton to Guildford and tickets for this journey start from $22.87 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:12 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:13 pm | |
| Departure station | Brighton | |
| Arrival station | Guildford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 24m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (55 km) | |
| Frequency | 71 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $22.87 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Traveling from Brighton to Guildford by train
Looking to travel from Brighton to Guildford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 13 minutes to travel from Brighton to Guildford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 24 minutes though. You'll usually find 71 trains per day running along the 55 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Guildford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Brighton to Guildford start from $22.87 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Guildford by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Guildford
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Consider a Season Ticket
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