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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £193.
Distance: 552 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£109 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price | £148 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Guildford to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Edinburgh:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Edinburgh costing on average £109.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Edinburgh costing on average £193.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
The journey is about 2h 7m faster (5h 32m by train vs 7h 39m by car) and roughly £39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£109 vs £148). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Guildford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Guildford to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, Stirling, St Andrews, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Guildford to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Edinburgh:
A coach is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Edinburgh costing on average £109.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Guildford to Edinburgh costing on average £193.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Coach takes on average 11h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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