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Compare train and bus for Derby to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Derby to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gloucester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Gloucester costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $50 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 Derby to Gloucester
How to get from Derby to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 PM 5h40 Derby 8:20 PM Gloucester $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:40 PM 5h40 Derby 8:20 PM Gloucester $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:40 PM 5h40 Derby 8:20 PM Gloucester $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gloucester:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Gloucester costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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