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Compare bus and train for Guildford to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$78 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Guildford to Cardiff 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 Guildford to Cardiff:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Cardiff costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cardiff by train.
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