How to travel from Bristol to Gloucester

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Gloucester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$16

Average price

$9

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Cheapest

1h 23m

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53m

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30m

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1h 31m

Average total duration

1h 1m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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

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from Bristol to Gloucester

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Great Western RailL23294
09:38AM0h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:29AMGloucester station (GCR)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:35PM1h00
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
06:35PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP33676
09:12AM0h48
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:00AMGloucester station (GCR)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailL23293
08:38AM0h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:29AMGloucester station (GCR)
$171One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75331 · C75249
09:33AM0h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:26AMGloucester station (GCR)
$181One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75329 · C75245
08:33AM0h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:26AMGloucester station (GCR)
$181One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100 · NX444
10:50AM1h45
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
12:35PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$201One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100
07:15AM0h55
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
08:10AMGloucester, Transport Hub
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX100 · NX444
02:20PM2h15
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
04:35PMGloucester, Transport Hub
$201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Gloucester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Gloucester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Gloucester:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Bristol to Gloucester is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Gloucester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Gloucester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Gloucester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, 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.
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