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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 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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