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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Guildford:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Guildford costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 7h 50m versus 4h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Guildford
How to get from Liverpool to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540 · NX0301:20 PM 8h40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 10:00 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX540 · NX0301:20 PM 8h40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 10:00 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W34119+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L796349:43 AM 3h49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:32 PM Guildford station (GLD) $134 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
W34249+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
C16925+
L839229:12 AM 4h12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:24 PM Guildford station (GLD) $114 1 One-way 4 transfers
W34085+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L796249:08 AM 3h54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:02 PM Guildford station (GLD) $134 1 One-way 2 transfers
W34234+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L7964310:08 AM 3h54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:02 PM Guildford station (GLD) $134 1 One-way 2 transfers
NX541 · NX0306:00 AM 10h10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 4:10 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX421 · NX0301:45 AM 9h20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 11:05 AM Guildford, Egerton Road $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Guildford:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Guildford costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Guildford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Guildford by train.
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