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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$107 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bournemouth:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bournemouth costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
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How to get from Gloucester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM6h45Gloucester1:45 AMBournemouth$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 PM6h45Gloucester1:45 AMBournemouth$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:38 AM4h12Gloucester10:50 AMBournemouth$1471One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:05 AM9h25Gloucester2:30 PMBournemouth$371One-way0 transfers
2:10 PM7h40Gloucester9:50 PMBournemouth$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bournemouth:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bournemouth costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Bournemouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
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