How to travel from Birmingham to Guildford

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 103 miles (166 km)

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€25

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€68

Average price

4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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30m

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Birmingham to Guildford

How to get from Birmingham to Guildford by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:10PM5h20
Birmingham
08:30PMGuildford
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
03:10PM5h20
Birmingham
08:30PMGuildford
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:10PM5h20
Birmingham
08:30PMGuildford
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Guildford

Travel to Guildford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Guildford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Guildford is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Guildford:

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Guildford costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Guildford is approximately 103 miles (166 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Guildford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Guildford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Guildford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country to go to Guildford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Guildford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Manchester, Reading, Wimbledon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guildford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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