How to travel from Bristol to Gloucester

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €6 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 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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€12

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€6

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1h 25m

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Fastest

55m

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30m

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1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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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

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:35 PM1h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:35 PM1h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG15518
    10:07 AM0h49
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:56 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayG15526
    8:08 AM0h51
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:59 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15215
    9:39 AM0h50
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:29 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayG15214
    8:38 AM0h51
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    9:29 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100
    7:00 AM0h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    7:55 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX444
    10:50 AM1h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    12:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX100 · NX444
    8:50 AM1h50
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:40 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    171One-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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Gloucester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average €12.

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

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

The distance from Bristol to Gloucester is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Gloucester is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol 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 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 Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) 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:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 4 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.
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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