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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Guildford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 54m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Guildford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 PM0h50Portsmouth6:35 PMGuildford$111One-way0 transfers
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5:45 PM0h50Portsmouth6:35 PMGuildford$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:45 PM0h50Portsmouth6:35 PMGuildford$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:15 PM1h10Portsmouth1:25 PMGuildford$111One-way0 transfers
6:45 PM0h50Portsmouth7:35 PMGuildford$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Guildford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Guildford by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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