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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Gloucester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Gloucester costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
The journey is about 17m faster (55m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€20) vs $32 (€26)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Gloucester
How to get from Birmingham to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:50 AM1h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:50 AM1h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway10:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011616:12 PM0h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:00 PMGloucester station (GCR)$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
G011247:30 PM0h53Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:23 PMGloucester station (GCR)$211One-way0 transfers
G010927:30 AM0h54Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:24 AMGloucester station (GCR)$211One-way0 transfers
G011226:30 PM0h54Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:24 PMGloucester station (GCR)$211One-way0 transfers
NX1006:30 PM1h20Birmingham, Coach Station7:50 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$181One-way0 transfers
NX104 · NX44410:30 AM2h05Birmingham, Coach Station12:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$251One-way1 transfer
NX100 · NX4448:00 PM2h25Birmingham, Coach Station10:25 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Gloucester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Gloucester costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Gloucester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Gloucester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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