How to travel from Reading to Guildford

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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Driving

$22

Average price

Cheapest

$10

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 7m

Average total duration

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37m

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30m

Additional time*

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 $22.

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

A train is $43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Reading and Guildford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading 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 19m sooner (37m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $10 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.

Travel options
from Reading to Guildford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Great Western RailwayG15096
    10:54 AM0h38
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:32 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayG15096
    10:54 AM0h38
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:32 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG15096
    10:54 AM0h38
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:32 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15092
    8:54 AM0h38
    Reading station (RDG)
    9:32 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15094
    9:54 AM0h38
    Reading station (RDG)
    10:32 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15095
    10:24 AM0h45
    Reading station (RDG)
    11:09 AMGuildford station (GLD)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX030 · NX030
    5:00 PM5h00
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    10:00 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX030 · NX030
    11:05 AM5h05
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    4:10 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX030
    9:05 AM4h35
    Reading, Blagrave Street
    1:40 PMGuildford, Egerton Road
    $611One-way
    2 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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is a train with an average price of $22.

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

A train is $43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Guildford costing on average $65.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Guildford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Guildford as scheduled services by bus and train 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 RailAir to go to Guildford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Guildford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Reading to Guildford:
  • 7 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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.
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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