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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a bus costs an average of €59.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Coventry to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Gloucester:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Gloucester costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Gloucester
How to get from Coventry to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM 4h05 Coventry 1:45 AM Gloucester €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 4h05 Coventry 1:45 AM Gloucester €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:40 PM 4h05 Coventry 1:45 AM Gloucester €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Gloucester:
A train is €23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Gloucester costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Gloucester by train.
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