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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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$21 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Gloucester:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Gloucester costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Gloucester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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