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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Guildford:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Guildford costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
8:00 AM 5h40 Cardiff 1:40 PM Guildford $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:00 AM 5h40 Cardiff 1:40 PM Guildford $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 AM 5h40 Cardiff 1:40 PM Guildford $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:15 AM 5h50 Cardiff 10:05 AM Guildford $27 1 One-way 0 transfers1:30 PM 8h00 Cardiff 9:30 PM Guildford $34 1 One-way 0 transfers12:30 PM 8h00 Cardiff 8:30 PM Guildford $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Guildford:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Guildford costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Guildford by train.
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