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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £11 - £40 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guildford and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart once daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Guildford to Manchester?

The distance between Guildford and Manchester is 216 miles. The road distance is 203.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Manchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Guildford to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Manchester bus from?

Guildford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Guildford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Guildford to Manchester is to train via London which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Guildford to Manchester bus arrive?

Guildford to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Guildford to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Manchester is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Guildford to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Manchester 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 Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 41m
£56–212
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
6h 20m
£12–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
5h 46m
£30–70
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Manchester201.9 mi
3h 54m
£50–71
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 11m
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Manchester PiccadillySouthampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 10m
£85–210
Train #2
1. Take the train from Guildford to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 43m
£33–303
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
5h 24m
£67–227
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
3h 31m
£86–196

Guildford to Manchester by train and subway

311Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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