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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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Gloucester to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Hereford:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Hereford costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€1. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
5:30 PM 1h05 Gloucester 6:35 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 1h05 Gloucester 6:35 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 1h05 Gloucester 6:35 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:45 PM 1h05 Gloucester 6:50 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers9:15 PM 1h05 Gloucester 10:20 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 PM 1h05 Gloucester 7:50 PM Hereford €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Hereford:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Hereford costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Hereford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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