How to travel from Gloucester to Leicester

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Compare bus and train for Gloucester to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €24.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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€24

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€24

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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30m

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3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Gloucester to Leicester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM4h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    11:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    161One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM4h35
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    11:15 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    161One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG00946 · G66663
    3:49 PM2h16
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    6:05 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00941 · G00818
    11:49 AM2h21
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    2:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG66712 · G00812
    9:49 AM2h21
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    12:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00947 · G00824
    1:49 PM2h21
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    4:10 PMLeicester station (LEI)
    311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 PM6h05
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    10:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 PM6h25
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    11:10 PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM6h25
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
    201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Leicester

Travel to Leicester 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 Leicester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Leicester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Leicester is a train with an average price of €24.

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

A train is €0.01 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Leicester costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Gloucester to Leicester is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Leicester is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Leicester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Leicester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West, Pulhams Coaches to go to Leicester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gloucester to Leicester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.

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