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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Birmingham is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Guildford and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart once daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Guildford to Birmingham?

The distance between Guildford and Birmingham is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £65 - £95.

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

The train from Guildford to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Guildford to Birmingham train from?

Guildford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Guildford to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminal 2, which costs and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Guildford to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Guildford to Birmingham train arrive?

Guildford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Birmingham is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Guildford to Birmingham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Guildford to Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Birmingham New Streettrain Southampton Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 31m
£65–95
Drive 119.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Birminghamcar 119.6 mi
2h 22m
£30–42
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
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 / ...
4h 12m
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 48m
£62–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
4h 34m

Guildford to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Guildford to Birmingham New Street once daily. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Birmingham Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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