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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Guildford:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Guildford costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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).
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, first_great_western to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Guildford by bus.
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