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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 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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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).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
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