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Compare train and bus for Guildford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to London:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to London costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to London
How to get from Guildford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L797586:49 PM0h33Guildford station (GLD)7:22 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
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L797586:49 PM0h33Guildford station (GLD)7:22 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L7963112:19 PM0h32Guildford station (GLD)12:51 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$271One-way0 transfers
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L797305:19 PM0h33Guildford station (GLD)5:52 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
L797385:48 PM0h36Guildford station (GLD)6:24 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
L797506:22 PM0h37Guildford station (GLD)6:59 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$201One-way0 transfers
NX0307:35 PM1h15Guildford, Egerton Road8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
NX03010:55 AM1h25Guildford, Egerton Road12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
NX0301:25 PM1h25Guildford, Egerton Road2:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to London:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to London costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and London 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 London Waterloo (WAT).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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