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Compare bus and train for Guildford to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Bristol costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Bristol
How to get from Guildford to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX030 · NX0407:35 PM4h30Guildford, Egerton Road12:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX0407:35 PM4h30Guildford, Egerton Road12:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C33161 · C330269:47 AM2h15Guildford station (GLD)12:02 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$401One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C33165 · C0122311:47 AM2h17Guildford station (GLD)2:04 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$401One-way1 transfer
- C33164 · C01226 · C4892411:08 AM2h17Guildford station (GLD)1:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$401One-way2 transfers
- C33163 · W3469010:47 AM2h18Guildford station (GLD)1:05 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$401One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0408:35 AM4h55Guildford, Egerton Road1:30 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$481One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX04010:55 AM5h05Guildford, Egerton Road4:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$561One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0401:25 PM5h25Guildford, Egerton Road6:50 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Bristol:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Bristol costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Bristol by bus.
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