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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Reading to Guildford
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 11 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Guildford will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 buses that leave Reading for Guildford on Sun, Mar 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Reading to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$61 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Reading to Guildford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Reading to Guildford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Guildford buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:57 AM Reading | 5h08 | 11:05 AM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:27 AM Reading | 5h13 | 1:40 PM Guildford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Guildford
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Buses from Reading to Guildford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 21m |
First bus 05:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
FAQs: Bus from Reading to Guildford
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