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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $430 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Guildford:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $148.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 7m 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 Manchester to Guildford
How to get from Manchester to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX030
2:40 PM 6h50 Manchester, Coach Station 9:30 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX030
2:40 PM 6h50 Manchester, Coach Station 9:30 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- BA1369
2:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport $444 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33948+
C17802+
L83958+
G2779112:14 PM 4h09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:23 PM Guildford station (GLD) $99 1 One-way 3 transfers - W33886+
Tube from London Euston to Vauxhall+L817731:34 PM 4h05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 5:39 PM Guildford station (GLD) $118 1 One-way 2 transfers - W34031+L79693+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo
12:54 PM 3h39 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 4:33 PM Guildford station (GLD) $134 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX540 · NX030
11:30 AM 6h55 Manchester, Coach Station 6:25 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX541 · NX030
5:45 AM 8h55 Manchester, Coach Station 2:40 PM Guildford, Egerton Road $38 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX424 · NX030
11:55 PM 11h10 Manchester, Coach Station 11:05 AM Guildford, Egerton Road $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1367
12:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $444 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1373
5:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $466 1 One-way 0 transfers 
BA8903+
BA875312:40 PM 3h20 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London City Airport $519 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Guildford:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $148.
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Guildford as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Guildford by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways, Loganair.
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