How to travel from Leicester to Gloucester

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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€44

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€19

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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3h 3m

Average total duration

2h 33m

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from Leicester to Gloucester

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

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

FlixBus
09:20PM11h05
Leicester
08:25AMGloucester
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:20PM11h05
Leicester
08:25AMGloucester
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
11:00AM8h05
Leicester
07:05PMGloucester
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Gloucester

Travel to Gloucester 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 Leicester to Gloucester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Gloucester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Gloucester:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Gloucester costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Leicester to Gloucester is approximately 70 miles (114 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Gloucester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Gloucester 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 Leicester to Gloucester:
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Gloucester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Gloucester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Gloucester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Paddington (PAD). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gloucester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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