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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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€44 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Gloucester:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Gloucester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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