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Compare train and bus for Hereford to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Hereford to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Hereford to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Gloucester:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Gloucester costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$1. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Hereford to Gloucester
How to get from Hereford to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX445
8:55 AM 1h00 Hereford, Commercial Road 9:55 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX445
8:55 AM 1h00 Hereford, Commercial Road 9:55 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX445
8:55 AM 1h00 Hereford, Commercial Road 9:55 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G38897 · Y61969
1:42 PM 1h52 Hereford station (HFD) 3:34 PM Gloucester station (GCR) $39 1 One-way 1 transfer - C00494 · Y62006
10:04 AM 3h30 Hereford station (HFD) 1:34 PM Gloucester station (GCR) $42 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38896+
G0107712:08 PM 1h44 Hereford station (HFD) 1:52 PM Gloucester station (GCR) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX445
11:20 AM 1h05 Hereford, Commercial Road 12:25 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX445
5:45 AM 1h05 Hereford, Commercial Road 6:50 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Gloucester:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Gloucester costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Hereford, Commercial Road and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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