Explore Cheltenham to Guildford by train

Thinking about travelling from Cheltenham to Guildford by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Cheltenham and Guildford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$41.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Cheltenham to Guildford

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:53 and the last departure is 22:52. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:49 and the last train leaves at 22:53. On average, a total of 20 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Cheltenham to Guildford

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 13 minutes, travelling a total distance of 128 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Cheltenham and Guildford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Cheltenham to Guildford

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Guildford city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Cheltenham to Guildford?

The total distance from Cheltenham to Guildford is 128 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Cheltenham to Guildford?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$41.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Cheltenham to Guildford?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Cheltenham to Guildford?

The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.