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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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$74 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Gloucester to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Southampton:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Southampton costing on average $66 (€53).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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