How to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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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

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€34

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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5h 28m

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4h 58m

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from Gloucester to Bournemouth

How to get from Gloucester to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBus
09:35AM8h00
Gloucester
05:35PMBournemouth
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:35AM8h00
Gloucester
05:35PMBournemouth
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:35AM8h00
Gloucester
05:35PMBournemouth
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:00PM9h05
Gloucester
11:05PMBournemouth
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $17 (€13).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 57m.

The distance from Gloucester to Bournemouth is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Bournemouth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Bournemouth:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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