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 55m. 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 €7.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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€13

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€7

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1h 25m

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55m

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1h 50m

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from Bristol to Gloucester

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

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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 RailP23014
06:08AM0h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:01AMGloucester station (GCR)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailP23014
06:08AM0h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:01AMGloucester station (GCR)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74898
06:25AM0h39
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:04AMGloucester station (GCR)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP23015
07:10AM0h51
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
08:01AMGloucester station (GCR)
$261One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC74899+Transport for WalesL65679
07:00AM0h55
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:55AMGloucester station (GCR)
$261One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74921+Great Western RailP23196
06:35AM1h10
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
07:45AMGloucester station (GCR)
$261One-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 $6 (€4).

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

A bus is $3 (€2) 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 47m.

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 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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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