Bus from Godalming to Guildford
7 direct routes · 19–53 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Guildford as of 03:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Godalming, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Stagecoach South | ~19 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 8 | 06:04 | 22:21 | Borough Hall (Stop E) | Friary Bus Station (N-bound) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
| 70 | Stagecoach South | ~21 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:59 | 20:19 | Flambard Way (Stop C) | Friary Bus Station (N-bound) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
| 46 | Stagecoach South | ~30 min | 12 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 18:45 | Flambard Way (Stop C) | Friary Bus Station (N-bound) | Farncombe, Frith Hill, Farncombe, Binscombe & Compton |
| 72 | Stagecoach South | ~23 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 4 | 09:57 | 17:55 | Flambard Way (Stop C) | Friary Bus Station (N-bound) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
| 42 | Compass Travel | ~26 min | 7 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 16:38 | Flambard Way (Stop C) | Friary Bus Station (N-bound) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · SP4, SP3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP4 | Stagecoach South | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:34 | 07:34 | Wharf Nursery School (Stop G) | Gateways (opp) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
| SP3 | Stagecoach South | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 07:12 | Homebase (Stop F) | Gateways (opp) | Farncombe, Peasmarsh & St Catherine’s |
Times are for the first boarding point in Godalming on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 71 bus, 70 bus, 46 bus, 72 bus, 42 bus or SP3 bus timetable.
Fares from Godalming to Guildford
- £3.00 adult single on the 71, 70, 46 and 72 (Stagecoach South) and the 42 (Compass Travel)
- £5.00 adult single on the SP4 and SP3 (Stagecoach South)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Godalming to Guildford?
7 routes run directly from Godalming to Guildford: the 71 (Stagecoach South), the 70 (Stagecoach South), the 46 (Stagecoach South), the 72 (Stagecoach South), the 42 (Compass Travel), the SP4 (Stagecoach South), the SP3 (Stagecoach South). The most frequent is the 71, 17 times each weekday — board at Borough Hall (Stop E) and get off at Friary Bus Station (N-bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Godalming to Guildford?
Between 19 minutes on the 71 and 53 on the SP3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Farncombe, Peasmarsh, St Catherine’s on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Godalming to Guildford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Godalming to Guildford?
Adult singles from Godalming to Guildford: £3.00 on the 71, 70, 46 and 72 (Stagecoach South) and the 42 (Compass Travel); £5.00 on the SP4 and SP3 (Stagecoach South). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.