The average train between Guildford and Tamworth takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford to Tamworth. 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 Guildford and Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Tamworth station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Guildford to Tamworth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Tamworth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Guildford to Tamworth train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Tamworth is 173.5 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Tamworth via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 42m.