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Compare train, bus, and flight for Guildford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $389.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $389 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Guildford to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Guildford to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Manchester:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $131.
A bus is $351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 6h 26m versus 4h 11m 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.
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How to get from Guildford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:35 PM 6h10 Guildford 1:45 AM Manchester $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 PM 6h10 Guildford 1:45 AM Manchester $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM 6h10 Guildford 1:45 AM Manchester $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:55 PM 7h30 Guildford 10:25 PM Manchester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers8:50 AM 7h00 Guildford 3:50 PM Manchester $31 1 One-way 0 transfers6:35 PM 6h10 Guildford 12:45 AM Manchester $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Manchester:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $131.
A bus is $351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Manchester by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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