The average train between Guildford and Manchester takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Guildford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Manchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Guildford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Guildford to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Guildford and Manchester is 274 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 42m.