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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Gloucester:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 3m faster (49m by train vs 52m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $26 (€22)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Gloucester
How to get from Bristol to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:35 PM 1h00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:35 PM 1h00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G15522
2:09 PM 0h48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 2:57 PM Gloucester station (GCR) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G15525
4:08 PM 0h48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 4:56 PM Gloucester station (GCR) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15518
10:07 AM 0h49 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:56 AM Gloucester station (GCR) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G15215
9:39 AM 0h50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:29 AM Gloucester station (GCR) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX100
7:00 AM 0h55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:55 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX105 · NX445
1:20 PM 2h20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 3:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX104 · NX445
4:30 PM 2h30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:00 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Gloucester:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Gloucester costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 7 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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