How to travel from Gloucester to Leicester

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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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$41

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

2h 19m

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1h 49m

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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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CrossCountry

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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 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.

National ExpressNX100 · NX150
08:10AM4h45
Gloucester, Transport Hub
12:55PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX100 · NX777
01:50AM5h50
Gloucester, Transport Hub
07:40AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$371One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC74922 · C74804
10:02AM2h08
Gloucester station (GCR)
12:10PMLeicester station (LEI)
$701One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailL17001+CrossCountryC72324 · C72219
01:21PM2h29
Gloucester station (GCR)
03:50PMLeicester station (LEI)
$581One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailL16985+CrossCountryC74923 · C74807
10:33AM2h43
Gloucester station (GCR)
01:16PMLeicester station (LEI)
$681One-way
2 transfers
Transport for WalesL65686+CrossCountryC75333 · C74810
11:37AM2h38
Gloucester station (GCR)
02:15PMLeicester station (LEI)
$681One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05AM6h40
Gloucester, Transport Hub
11:45AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05AM7h05
Gloucester, Transport Hub
12:10PMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM8h00
Gloucester, Transport Hub
06:40PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
$451One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Leicester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Leicester is a train with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gloucester to Leicester costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Leicester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Gloucester to Leicester is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Leicester is:
  • Around 8 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 train and bus 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, first_great_western to go to Leicester by train.
  • Travel with National Express 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.

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