How to travel from Southampton to Guildford

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 42 miles (69 km)

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$40

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$23

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1h 59m

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1h 29m

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30m

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2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Southampton to Guildford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
08:55AM3h00
Southampton
11:55AMGuildford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
08:55AM3h00
Southampton
11:55AMGuildford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:55AM3h00
Southampton
11:55AMGuildford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
12:15PM6h10
Southampton
06:25PMGuildford
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Guildford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Guildford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Guildford is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A train is $1 (€0.91) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Guildford costing on average $16 (€13).

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

Other travel options to Guildford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Southampton to Guildford is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Guildford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton 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 Southampton to Guildford:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Guildford station (GLD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Guildford, Egerton Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Guildford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Cross Country, Southern to go to Guildford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Guildford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Guildford:
  • 0 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Guildford often also extend their vacation to go to London Waterloo (WAT), London, Manchester, Reading, Wimbledon. 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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