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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 train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gloucester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Gloucester costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
The journey is about 13m faster (1h 43m by train vs 1h 56m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $51 (€42)). 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G010988:42 AM1h44Derby station (DBY)10:26 AMGloucester station (GCR)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G010988:42 AM1h44Derby station (DBY)10:26 AMGloucester station (GCR)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W29862+
W3522910:31 AM1h41Derby station (DBY)12:12 PMGloucester station (GCR)$341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G011019:41 AM1h45Derby station (DBY)11:26 AMGloucester station (GCR)$331One-way0 transfers
- G01140+W352279:31 AM1h41Derby station (DBY)11:12 AMGloucester station (GCR)$661One-way1 transfer
- G01135+W352258:29 AM1h42Derby station (DBY)10:11 AMGloucester station (GCR)$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Gloucester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Derby to Gloucester costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Gloucester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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