How to travel from Cardiff to Guildford

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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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Train
Bus
Driving

$74

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

Onboard

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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

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Guildford is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cardiff and Guildford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cardiff to Guildford among Omio's users.

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from Cardiff to Guildford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX509 · NX030
    5:15 AM5h50
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    11:05 AMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX509 · NX030
    5:15 AM5h50
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    11:05 AMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW35198 · G15112
    5:18 PM2h15
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    7:33 PMGuildford station (GLD)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW35188 · G15106
    2:18 PM2h18
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    4:36 PMGuildford station (GLD)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35194 · G15110
    3:54 PM2h42
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    6:36 PMGuildford station (GLD)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35435 · G15111
    4:21 PM2h43
    Cardiff Central (CDF)
    7:04 PMGuildford station (GLD)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX509 · NX030
    10:00 AM6h10
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    4:10 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX507 · NX030
    7:30 AM6h10
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    1:40 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $281One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX507 · NX030
    3:45 PM6h15
    Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
    10:00 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Guildford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Guildford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Guildford is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

The distance from Cardiff to Guildford is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Guildford is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Guildford:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff 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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