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Visiting Guildford

Guildford is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Guildford?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Guildford then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Guildford!

FAQs About Guildford

How Do I Get To Guildford?

Driving directions to Guildford:

  • From London: Take the A3 southbound towards Portsmouth and exit at Guildford.
  • From Brighton: Take the A23 northbound towards London, then the M23 and join the M25 towards Heathrow. Exit at junction 10 for the A3 towards Guildford.
  • From Southampton: Take the M3 northbound towards London and exit at junction 4 for the A331 to A31 towards Guildford.

Rail directions to Guildford:

  • From London: Take a train from Waterloo Station to Guildford Station. Trains run frequently throughout the day.
  • From Portsmouth: Take a train from Portsmouth Harbour Station to Guildford Station. Change at Havant and take a connecting train.
  • From Reading: Take a train from Reading Station to Guildford Station. Change at Wokingham and take a connecting train.

Suggestions:

  • If visiting nearby towns such as Woking or Bracknell, consider taking a train to Guildford and then connecting to a local service.
  • If driving from Heathrow or Gatwick airports, consider taking the M25 and A3 to avoid central London traffic.

What's The Nearest Airport To Guildford?

The closest airport to Guildford is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is approximately 23 miles away. The best route from the airport would be to take the M25 and then the A3 towards Guildford. Alternatively, you can take a direct train from Heathrow Airport to Guildford Station.

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