What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Porton Down?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Porton Down is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Porton Down?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Porton Down is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Friary Bus Station and arriving at Firs Close via High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Porton Down?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Porton Down. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Salisbury via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Guildford to Porton Down?

The distance between Guildford and Porton Down is 75 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Porton Down without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Porton Down without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Porton Down?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Guildford to Porton Down, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Porton Down bus from?

Guildford to Porton Down bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Friary Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Porton Down train from?

Guildford to Porton Down train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Woking station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Porton Down?

The best way to get from Guildford to Porton Down is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and line 64 bus and line 68 bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Guildford to Porton Down bus arrive?

Guildford to Porton Down bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Guildford to Porton Down train arrive?

Guildford to Porton Down train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Porton Down?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Porton Down is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Guildford to Porton Down.

Where can I stay near Porton Down?

There are 532+ hotels available in Porton Down.

Guildford to Porton Down - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 65 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Porton Down by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woking to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
3h 13m
£40–73
Drive 54.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Porton Downcar 54.9 mi
1h 6m
£14–20
Line 65 bus, line 64 bus, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to High Streetbus 65
2. Take the bus from High Street to The Broadwaybus 64
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Firs Closebus 68
3h 36m
£20–27
Line 34 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Woking stationbus 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
4h 3m
£44–73

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Distance: 75 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Porton Down, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friary Bus Station to Porton Down via High Street, The Broadway, Bus Station, and Firs Close in around 3h 36m.

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