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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $720.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $720 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Gloucester to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Gloucester to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Leeds:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Leeds costing on average $101.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gloucester to Leeds costing on average $720.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $101 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Leeds
How to get from Gloucester to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 AM 6h40 Gloucester 4:10 PM Leeds $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 6h40 Gloucester 4:10 PM Leeds $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:30 AM 6h40 Gloucester 4:10 PM Leeds $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:30 AM 6h40 Gloucester 5:10 PM Leeds $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Leeds:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Leeds costing on average $101.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gloucester to Leeds costing on average $720.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Leeds by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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