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Compare train and bus for Guildford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Southampton:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Southampton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Guildford to Southampton
How to get from Guildford to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Guildford to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX030 · NX0327:35 PM5h25Guildford, Egerton Road1:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX030 · NX0327:35 PM5h25Guildford, Egerton Road1:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L83865 · L803526:43 AM1h14Guildford station (GLD)7:57 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$511One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L79542 · L812008:35 AM2h09Guildford station (GLD)10:44 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$491One-way1 transfer
- L83885 · L800848:34 AM1h15Guildford station (GLD)9:49 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$511One-way1 transfer
- L84064 · L803607:41 AM1h16Guildford station (GLD)8:57 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$511One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0328:50 AM5h30Guildford, Egerton Road2:20 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0323:55 PM5h05Guildford, Egerton Road9:00 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$491One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX03211:55 AM5h55Guildford, Egerton Road5:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Southampton:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Southampton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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