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Compare bus and train for Guildford to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Guildford to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Birmingham costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.78. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Birmingham
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 · NX5411:25 PM5h40Guildford, Egerton Road7:05 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX5411:25 PM5h40Guildford, Egerton Road7:05 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00711+
C3316712:47 PM2h33Guildford station (GLD)3:20 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
W33372+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+
L796822:35 PM3h21Guildford station (GLD)5:56 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$941One-way2 transfers- W33182+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+L796621:35 PM3h52Guildford station (GLD)5:27 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$941One-way2 transfers
Y80861+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+L7962311:35 AM6h38Guildford station (GLD)6:13 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$941One-way2 transfers
- NX030 · NX4007:35 PM4h50Guildford, Egerton Road12:25 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX5418:35 AM5h05Guildford, Egerton Road1:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX4104:25 PM5h35Guildford, Egerton Road10:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$431One-way1 transfer
BA8894 · BA89778:55 AM5h55Southampton Airport2:50 PMBirmingham International Airport$3221One-way1 transfer- BA8977 · BA88868:55 AM7h10Southampton Airport4:05 PMBirmingham International Airport$3451One-way1 transfer
- BA8975 · BA888612:35 PM3h30Southampton Airport4:05 PMBirmingham International Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Birmingham:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Birmingham costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 6 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 bus and train 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Birmingham by bus.
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