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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 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Guildford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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).
Other travel options to Guildford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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