How to travel from Reading to Guildford

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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$19

Average price

Cheapest

$10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

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30m

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56m

Average total duration

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

The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to Guildford among Omio's users.

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from Reading to Guildford

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

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bus

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

  • National Express
    8:21 AM5h19
    Reading
    1:40 PMGuildford
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    8:21 AM5h19
    Reading
    1:40 PMGuildford
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:21 AM5h19
    Reading
    1:40 PMGuildford
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    11:05 AM5h20
    Reading
    4:25 PMGuildford
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    5:25 AM5h40
    Reading
    11:05 AMGuildford
    $661One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading 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 Reading to Guildford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A train is $41 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 27m.

The distance from Reading to Guildford is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Guildford is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading 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 Reading to Guildford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Guildford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to Guildford:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Guildford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Manchester, Wimbledon, Woking. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guildford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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