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How to get fromGuildford to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 43m
    £81–214

  2. Drive 202.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guildford to Manchestercar car 202.3 mi
    3h 56m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    7h 30m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 25m
    £57–218

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Southampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 10m
    £90–270

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 35m
    £96–263

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 19m
    £65–229

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 36m
    £94–223

Guildford to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Guildford, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 30m.

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