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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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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€89 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bournemouth:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bournemouth costing on average $67 (€53).
Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
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