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 prices starting from $5. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $9.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$16

Average price

$9

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Cheapest

$26

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 25m

Average total duration

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55m

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30m

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1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

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52m

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Gloucester including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Gloucester among Omio's users.

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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
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:35 PM1h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC48894
    9:12 AM0h48
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:00 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC48897
    12:08 PM0h48
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:56 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48895
    10:08 AM0h50
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:58 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48898
    2:08 PM0h50
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    2:58 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100
    1:00 AM0h50
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    1:50 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100
    7:15 AM0h55
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:10 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX100
    9:20 PM0h50
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:10 PMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 59m.

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