How to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester

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Travel Information to Gloucester from Birmingham

Distance45 miles (72 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$9 - $15
Cheapest modeTrain • $9 (€9) • 48 min
Fastest modeTrain • $9 (€9) • 48 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 45 miles (72 km) by train or bus to Gloucester from Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Gloucester.

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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
08:50AM1h35
Birmingham
10:25AMGloucester, Transport Hub
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM1h35
Birmingham
10:25AMGloucester, Transport Hub
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC23695
09:30AM0h56
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:26AMGloucester station (GCR)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC23693
08:30AM0h56
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:26AMGloucester station (GCR)
$241One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC23742+Transport for WalesG57027
09:42AM1h07
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:49AMGloucester station (GCR)
$511One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC03775+Great Western RailP08507
09:12AM0h59
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:11AMGloucester station (GCR)
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX104 · NX444
10:30AM2h05
Birmingham, Coach Station
12:35PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$291One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100
07:00PM1h20
Birmingham, Coach Station
08:20PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$221One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX100 · NX444
03:00PM2h55
Birmingham, Coach Station
05:55PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$271One-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.

FAQs

You can get between Birmingham and Gloucester 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Gloucester from Birmingham is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Gloucester:

Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Birmingham to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 48 min.

There are alternative travel options to Gloucester that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 45 miles (72 km) between Birmingham and Gloucester.

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Gloucester is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Birmingham to Gloucester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Gloucester:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Gloucester, Transport Hub.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester depart from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Gloucester:

  • You can travel to Gloucester from Birmingham by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $15 (€14) with National Express from Birmingham to Gloucester.
  • You can take a train from Birmingham to Gloucester with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€9) with CrossCountry from Birmingham to Gloucester.

Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Gloucester with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Gloucester with National Express.
  • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Gloucester with CrossCountry or Cross Country.

Direct services to Gloucester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester or Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gloucester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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