What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Guildford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Guildford is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Guildford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Guildford is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Guildford via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Manchester to Guildford?

The distance between Manchester and Guildford is 216 miles. The road distance is 203.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Guildford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Guildford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Guildford?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Manchester to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Guildford bus from?

Manchester to Guildford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Guildford train from?

Manchester to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Guildford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Guildford is to train via London which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Guildford bus arrive?

Manchester to Guildford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Manchester to Guildford train arrive?

Manchester to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Guildford is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to Guildford.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Guildford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Guildford?

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Where can I stay near Guildford?

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Manchester to Guildford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Guildford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
3h 31m
£74–121
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
6h 43m
£27–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
5h 8m
£34–54
Drive 202.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Guildfordcar 202.3 mi
3h 55m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Guildford stationbus
3h 56m
£62–261
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
4h 19m
£89–135
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
5h 38m
£73–226
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
6h 3m
£84–231
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain
6h 15m
£219–356

Manchester to Guildford by train and subway

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Guildford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Guildford via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 8m.

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