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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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€82 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Gloucester:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Gloucester costing on average $37 (€29).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
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