Manchester to Guildford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Guildford

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€29

Average price

€32

Fastest journey

7 h 25 m

Average duration

8 h 57 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

274 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Guildford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Guildford will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Manchester for Guildford on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 274 km distance in an average of 8 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
06:15AM7h25
Manchester
01:40PMGuildford
291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:30PM8h00
Manchester
08:30PMGuildford
321One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:40PM11h25
Manchester
10:05AMGuildford
341One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Guildford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Guildford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €72.

Distance: 274 km

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Train
Flight

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€124

Average price

€177

Average price

7h 1m

Average total duration

6h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Live departures

Manchester to Guildford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Guildford buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 9:03 PM
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Tickets
national_express6:15 AM Manchester
7h25
1:40 PM Guildford0 transfersDirect
national_express12:30 PM Manchester
8h00
8:30 PM Guildford0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Guildford

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Buses from Manchester to Guildford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 274 km distance in 6h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
274 km
Average bus duration
6h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
€14
Buses per day
6
Fastest bus
6h 40m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Manchester to GuildfordYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Guildford with National Express for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest Price
€14
National Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Guildford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Guildford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Guildford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Guildford can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Guildford is €30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Guildford from Manchester is on average 6 h 55 min   for the 274 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Manchester to Guildford by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Guildford leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Guildford leaves at 23: 40.
There are 4 coaches a day from Manchester to Guildford which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Manchester to Guildford coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Manchester to Guildford to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Airport. When arriving in Guildford, you can end your journey in coach stations like Guildford, Egerton Road and Guildford, Bedford Road (Odeon Guildford).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Guildford, Egerton Road, located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Guildford is January.
You have options as you can travel to Guildford from Manchester 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Guildford

Manchester
Guildford
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip from Manchester to Guildford.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
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