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Compare train and bus for Guildford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Guildford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX030 · NX400Cheapest
NX030 · NX400Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Birmingham:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Birmingham costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
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