How to travel from Guildford to Manchester

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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $75.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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Bus
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Flight
Driving

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$117

Average price

$147

Average price

$90

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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3h 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

National Express

Most popular bus company

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Manchester:

A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $117 (€96).

A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $147 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Guildford and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Guildford to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Guildford to Manchester

How to get from Guildford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX540
    4:25 PM7h30
    Guildford, Egerton Road
    11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX030 · NX540
    4:25 PM7h30
    Guildford, Egerton Road
    11:55 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL83994 · L81520+Avanti West CoastW33356+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Euston
    6:05 PM3h39
    Guildford station (GLD)
    9:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $811One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL81520+Avanti West CoastW33356+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Euston
    5:57 PM3h47
    Guildford station (GLD)
    9:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL83984 · L81508+Avanti West CoastW33187+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Euston
    5:05 PM3h39
    Guildford station (GLD)
    8:44 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $881One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79741+Avanti West CoastW33156+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Euston
    5:35 PM3h45
    Guildford station (GLD)
    9:20 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $881One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX540
    7:35 PM6h40
    Guildford, Egerton Road
    2:15 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX540
    10:55 AM7h15
    Guildford, Egerton Road
    6:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NX541
    8:35 AM7h30
    Guildford, Egerton Road
    4:05 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Guildford to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Guildford to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Guildford and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Manchester:

A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $117 (€96).

A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Manchester costing on average $147 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Guildford to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 33m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Guildford to Manchester is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Guildford to Manchester is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Guildford to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Guildford to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Guildford to Manchester:
  • 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Guildford to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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