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4.6Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Guildford
How to get from Birmingham to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM4h45Birmingham10:00 PMGuildford$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 PM4h45Birmingham10:00 PMGuildford$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:25 PM4h35Birmingham9:00 PMGuildford$531One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Guildford:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Guildford costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Guildford:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Guildford costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Guildford by bus.
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