How to travel from Oxford to Guildford

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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $42.

Distance: 45 miles (74 km)

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$30

Average price

Cheapest

$42

Average price

$20

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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30m

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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1h 24m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Guildford is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Guildford costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oxford to Guildford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Oxford to Guildford

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

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

  • National Express
    10:20 AM4h20
    Oxford
    2:40 PMGuildford
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:20 AM4h20
    Oxford
    2:40 PMGuildford
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:30 PM4h00
    Oxford
    9:30 PMGuildford
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    9:20 AM4h20
    Oxford
    1:40 PMGuildford
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Guildford

Travel to Guildford 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 Oxford to Guildford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Oxford and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Guildford is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oxford to Guildford costing on average $42 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 45m.

The distance from Oxford to Guildford is approximately 45 miles (74 km).
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Guildford is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Guildford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oxford to Guildford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oxford to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Oxford Bus Company to go to Guildford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Guildford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Oxford to Guildford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Manchester, Reading, Wimbledon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guildford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Guildford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Guildford, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to explore its historic sites, beautiful countryside, and enjoy local dining and shopping.

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