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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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€23 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Gloucester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gloucester to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Birmingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Birmingham:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Birmingham costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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