How to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester

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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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Driving

$24

Average price

$11

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Cheapest

$32

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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30m

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1h 12m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Gloucester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Gloucester among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

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.

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from Birmingham to Gloucester

How to get from Birmingham to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM1h35
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    10:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM1h35
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    10:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01161
    6:12 PM0h48
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:00 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01124
    7:30 PM0h53
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    8:23 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01092
    7:30 AM0h54
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    8:24 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01122
    6:30 PM0h54
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:24 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100
    6:30 PM1h20
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    7:50 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX104 · NX444
    10:30 AM2h05
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    12:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX444
    8:00 PM2h25
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    10:25 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Gloucester

Travel to Gloucester 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 Birmingham to Gloucester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Gloucester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Birmingham to Gloucester is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Gloucester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Gloucester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Gloucester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, London Paddington (PAD), Cheltenham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gloucester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Gloucester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Gloucester can typically take 2 to 3 days, allowing time to explore key attractions such as Gloucester Cathedral, the historic docks, and local museums, while also enjoying the city's charming streets and vibrant culture.
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