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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Manchester is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 57m.

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 21m and costs £55 - £210.

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 Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

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 twice 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 - £210.

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 First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford 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 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Guildford to Manchester bus arrive?

Guildford to Manchester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 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 57m 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?

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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

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 41m
£56–202
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 45m
£30–303
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 56m
Drive 201.9 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Manchestercar 201.9 mi
3h 57m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 21m
£55–206
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Southampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 10m
£85–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
7h 25m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 19m
£62–207
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 38m
£85–191

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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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, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 56m.

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