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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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m 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 |
 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.78 (€-12.21). The journey takes 1h 10m 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.
- NX0307:29 AM1h21Southsea, Clarence Esplanade8:50 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0307:29 AM1h21Southsea, Clarence Esplanade8:50 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L795728:21 AM0h58Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:19 AMGuildford station (GLD)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L7961010:19 AM0h59Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:18 AMGuildford station (GLD)$231One-way0 transfers
- L795929:19 AM0h59Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:18 AMGuildford station (GLD)$251One-way0 transfers
- L795808:35 AM1h14Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:49 AMGuildford station (GLD)$251One-way0 transfers
- NX03010:45 AM1h10Southsea, Clarence Esplanade11:55 AMGuildford, Egerton Road$151One-way0 transfers
- NX0306:25 PM1h10Southsea, Clarence Esplanade7:35 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$151One-way0 transfers
- NX0302:35 PM1h20Southsea, Clarence Esplanade3:55 PMGuildford, Egerton Road$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Guildford:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Guildford costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 7 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 Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Guildford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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