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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Cardiff to Guildford:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Guildford costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Guildford
How to get from Cardiff to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX509 · NX0305:15 AM5h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:05 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX509 · NX0305:15 AM5h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens11:05 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W35198 · G151125:18 PM2h15Cardiff Central (CDF)7:33 PMGuildford station (GLD)$541One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W35188 · G151062:18 PM2h18Cardiff Central (CDF)4:36 PMGuildford station (GLD)$541One-way1 transfer
- W35194 · G151103:54 PM2h42Cardiff Central (CDF)6:36 PMGuildford station (GLD)$541One-way1 transfer
- W35435 · G151114:21 PM2h43Cardiff Central (CDF)7:04 PMGuildford station (GLD)$541One-way1 transfer
- NX509 · NX03010:00 AM6h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:10 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$281One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NX0307:30 AM6h10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1:40 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$281One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NX0303:45 PM6h15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens10:00 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Guildford:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Guildford costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Guildford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Ferries mostly depart from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal and arrive in West Cowes.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Guildford by train.
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