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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $146 Average price |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Manchester to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Guildford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Guildford
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Guildford:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Guildford costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Guildford as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 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.
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