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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Gloucester to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Gloucester to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bristol:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bristol costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
The journey is about 11m faster (48m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 vs $26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Bristol
How to get from Gloucester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM 1h00 Gloucester 11:30 AM Bristol $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:30 AM 1h00 Gloucester 11:30 AM Bristol $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 AM 0h50 Gloucester 7:35 AM Bristol $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:20 PM 0h55 Gloucester 9:15 PM Bristol $16 1 One-way 0 transfers7:20 PM 0h55 Gloucester 8:15 PM Bristol $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bristol:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bristol costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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