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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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Southampton:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Southampton costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.21. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to Southampton
How to get from Gloucester to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:00 PM6h30Gloucester1:30 AMSouthampton$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 PM6h30Gloucester1:30 AMSouthampton$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 PM6h30Gloucester1:30 AMSouthampton$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:35 PM6h30Gloucester11:05 PMSouthampton$451One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM6h30Gloucester12:30 AMSouthampton$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Southampton:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Southampton costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from West Cowes and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Southampton by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
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