How to travel from Gloucester to London

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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 93 miles (151 km)

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Driving

$59

Average price

$14

Average price

Cheapest

$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

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30m

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3h 32m

Average total duration

3h 2m

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2h 32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to London is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average $59 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gloucester and London including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Gloucester to London among Omio's users.

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from Gloucester to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM2h55
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM2h55
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayG15054
    2:19 PM1h39
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    3:58 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC48130 · W34456
    5:11 AM1h46
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    6:57 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35242
    7:19 PM1h42
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    9:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35247
    9:19 PM1h45
    Gloucester station (GCR)
    11:04 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM3h15
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    2:20 AM3h10
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    5:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    2:20 AM3h30
    Gloucester, Transport Hub
    5:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to London

Travel to London 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 London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to London is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average $59 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

The distance from Gloucester to London is approximately 93 miles (151 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to London is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and London 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 London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gloucester to London with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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