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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 an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Guildford
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Guildford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€11. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Guildford
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.
- NX030
7:40 AM 0h55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 8:35 AM Guildford, Egerton Road €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX030
7:40 AM 0h55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 8:35 AM Guildford, Egerton Road €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX030
12:35 PM 0h50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 1:25 PM Guildford, Egerton Road €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L84059
10:50 PM 1h14 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:04 AM Guildford station (GLD) €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79780
6:37 PM 0h57 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 7:34 PM Guildford station (GLD) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79799
7:37 PM 0h57 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 8:34 PM Guildford station (GLD) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX030
3:25 PM 1h00 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 4:25 PM Guildford, Egerton Road €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX030
10:05 AM 0h50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 10:55 AM Guildford, Egerton Road €11 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX030
6:45 PM 0h50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange 7:35 PM Guildford, Egerton Road €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Guildford by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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