Station accessibility There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of station staff.
Does Guildford station take contactless?
It is planned that over 230 mainline rail stations, including it appears Guildford, around London are to be brought into Transport for London’s contactless payments system over the next couple of years, under an agreement between Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL).
Does Guildford station have oyster?
Guildford is beyond the Oystercard pay-as-you-go area. Guildford is outside of the TfL oyster card zones so you would have to get a rail ticket from the station, they should be able to include a travelcard if required. You can’t – you need some other form of ticket to get into the Oyster zone first.
How many platforms does Guildford station have?
eight platforms
Guildford train station has two entrances and eight platforms.
Is Woking station step free?
Step free access is available throughout the whole station. Woking station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Are there barriers at Guildford station?
There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps.
Which travel zone is Guildford?
Guildford to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Guildford |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
How much is it to Guildford to London on a train?
It takes an average of 58m to travel from Guildford to London by train, over a distance of around 27 miles (43 km). There are normally 220 trains per day travelling from Guildford to London and tickets for this journey start from £13.30 when you book in advance.
Is Guildford classed as London?
Guildford now officially forms the southwestern tip of the Greater London Built-up Area, as defined by the Office for National Statistics.
Are there lifts at Guildford station?
There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
Is Guildford a posh area?
The Guildford area is home to some of the most upmarket properties in the country, but you’ll find a range of prices if you’re looking to buy.
What is the life expectancy in Guildford?
Life expectancy and causes of death
| Indicator | Age | Value (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Life expectancy at birth (male) | All ages | 82.0 |
| 2 Life expectancy at birth (female) | All ages | 85.3 |
| 3 Under 75 mortality rate from all causes | 247.9 | |
| 4 Mortality rate from all cardiovascular diseases | 47.0 |
Which Tube stations are step free?
All DLR stations and tram stops are step free.
- Tube. The most recent Tube station to go step free is Harrow-on-the-Hill in March 2022.
- Elizabeth line. All Elizabeth line stations are step-free from street to platform.
- London Overground.
- Platform to train access.
Is Surrey Quays step free access?
Step free access to be provided to the country bound platform, funded by the Department for Transport’s Access for All Programme and South Western Railway, subject to affordability. Surrey Quays – Step free access to be provided using funding from the Housing Infrastructure Fund and developer contributions.
Can I use my Oyster card to go to Woking?
No – Woking is outside the Oyster zones. Woking is 35 kilometres (22 miles) from London, which is outside the Oyster zone, so I think that you need to buy a return ticket from London Waterloo train station. These are cheaper if you buy off-peak returns and travel after 09:30 or any time on Saturday and Sunday.
Do you get charged if you tap in and out at the same station?
Same station exits
If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you’ll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 – 2 minutes: a maximum fare.
Can you tap your debit card on the train?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won’t have to queue for tickets at the station and won’t have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
How much is contactless per day?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.
What is the least used station in Surrey?
Betchworth station
Betchworth station only saw a total of 15,134 uses in the year from April 2019 to March 2020, making the station the least used in the county.
Surrey’s quietest train stations.
| Station | Number of uses 2018/19 | 2019/20 |
|---|---|---|
| Betchworth (Mole Valley) | 13,974 | 15,134 |
| Chilworth (Guldford) | 20,114 | 21,704 |
What Guildford famous for?
On the doorstep of the North Downs, Guildford is famous for its historic cobbled High Street. Guildford is the county town of Surrey situated 27 miles south west of London, which is famous for its excellent retail facilities and historic cobbled High Street.