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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Hereford:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Hereford costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Hereford
How to get from Gloucester to Hereford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Hereford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX4457:05 PM0h55Gloucester, Transport Hub8:00 PMHereford, Commercial Road$131One-way0 transfers
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NX4457:05 PM0h55Gloucester, Transport Hub8:00 PMHereford, Commercial Road$131One-way0 transfers
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NX4457:05 PM0h55Gloucester, Transport Hub8:00 PMHereford, Commercial Road$131One-way0 transfers
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NX4459:15 PM1h05Gloucester, Transport Hub10:20 PMHereford, Commercial Road$131One-way0 transfers
NX4453:45 PM1h05Gloucester, Transport Hub4:50 PMHereford, Commercial Road$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Hereford:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Hereford costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Hereford 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 Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Hereford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach West to go to Hereford by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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