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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 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Gloucester by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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