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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Congleton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Congleton is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Congleton via Waterloo station, London Euston and Stoke-on-Trent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Guildford to Congleton?

The distance between Guildford and Congleton is 190 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Congleton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Guildford to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Congleton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Guildford to Congleton train from?

Guildford to Congleton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Congleton?

The best way to get from Guildford to Congleton is to train via London which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Guildford to Congleton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Guildford to Congleton train arrive?

Guildford to Congleton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Congleton is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Guildford to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Congleton.

Guildford to Congleton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Congleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Stoke-on-TrentLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 9m
£63–201
Drive 174.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Congleton174.4 mi
3h 23m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
7h 36m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Cheadle Hulme to Congleton
4h 32m
£64–217
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to MacclesfieldBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 13m
£94–283
Bus, line 80 bus, train, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Station210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Markets to Smethwick Galton Bridge Station80
4. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewe
5. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to Bus Station38
8h 3m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
6h 34m
£76–247
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h
£88–193

Guildford to Congleton by train and subway

108Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Congleton via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 7h 36m.

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