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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Athens is to train and fly which costs €100 - €310 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Athens is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 24m.

How far is it from Guildford to Athens?

The distance between Guildford and Athens is 2497 km.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 41h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Guildford to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Athens bus from?

Guildford to Athens bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Bus or fly from Guildford to Athens?

The best way to get from Guildford to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 41h 24m.

Where does the Guildford to Athens bus arrive?

Guildford to Athens bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 12:31 PM in Guildford and 2:31 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12879+ hotels available in Athens.

Guildford to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Guildford to Athens by plane, bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
7h 35m
€102–255
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
7h 24m
€92–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
41h 24m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
29h 59m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
8h 37m
€100–308
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane STN - ATH
8h 46m
€110–414
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
44h 45m
Train, bus via Peiraias
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Brighton to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
45h 2m
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 4h
€190–272
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Guildford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
31h 13m
€533–884

Guildford to Athens by train and bus

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2d 4hAverage Duration

€190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,497.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Athens, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, and Air Serbia fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 41h 24m.

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