How to travel from Gloucester to Southampton

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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

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$38

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Cheapest

2h 51m

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2h 21m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Great Western Rail

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National Express

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from Gloucester to Southampton

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

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train

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

Great Western Railway (GWR)
06:38PM2h44
Gloucester
09:22PMSouthampton
$1421One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great Western Railway (GWR)
06:38PM2h44
Gloucester
09:22PMSouthampton
$1421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western Railway (GWR)
11:03AM2h39
Gloucester
01:42PMSouthampton
$1611One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western Railway (GWR)
04:39PM3h21
Gloucester
08:00PMSouthampton
$1421One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway (GWR)
05:41PM3h21
Gloucester
09:02PMSouthampton
$1421One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway (GWR)
03:39PM3h22
Gloucester
07:01PMSouthampton
$1421One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Southampton

Travel to Southampton 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 Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Gloucester to Southampton is approximately 75 miles (122 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Southampton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gloucester to Southampton:
  • 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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