How to travel from Gloucester to Bristol

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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 prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $7.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$15

Average price

$10

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Cheapest

1h 25m

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Fastest

55m

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30m

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1h 48m

Average total duration

1h 18m

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0.1 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Gloucester to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Gloucester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM1h00
Gloucester, Transport Hub
11:30AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM1h00
Gloucester, Transport Hub
11:30AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailL23523
10:41AM0h47
Gloucester station (GCR)
11:28AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailL23522
09:41AM0h47
Gloucester station (GCR)
10:28AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP31298
10:08AM0h50
Gloucester station (GCR)
10:58AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$181One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP33063
09:08AM0h48
Gloucester station (GCR)
09:56AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$181One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX445 · NX100
10:00AM1h40
Gloucester, Transport Hub
11:40AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$201One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100
08:20PM0h55
Gloucester, Transport Hub
09:15PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX444 · NX100
01:30PM1h40
Gloucester, Transport Hub
03:10PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$201One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Bristol:

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Bristol costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Gloucester to Bristol is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Bristol is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Bristol:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gloucester to Bristol with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.
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