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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$64 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Gloucester:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Gloucester costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Gloucester
How to get from Leicester to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:20 PM 11h05 Leicester 9:25 AM Gloucester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:20 PM 11h05 Leicester 9:25 AM Gloucester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:20 PM 11h05 Leicester 9:25 AM Gloucester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Gloucester:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Gloucester costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Gloucester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
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