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Compare bus and train for London to Cirencester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Cirencester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Cirencester:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cirencester costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 4m 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 London to Cirencester
How to get from London to Cirencester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cirencester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX44410:00 PM1h50London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMCirencester, London Road$131One-way0 transfers
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NX44410:00 PM1h50London, Victoria Coach Station11:50 PMCirencester, London Road$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W350885:30 PM1h13London Paddington (PAD)6:43 PMKemble station (KEM)$551One-way0 transfers
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C05995 · C489393:08 PM1h27London Paddington (PAD)4:35 PMKemble station (KEM)$551One-way1 transfer
C50046 · C489402:08 PM1h27London Paddington (PAD)3:35 PMKemble station (KEM)$551One-way1 transfer
C33158 · C3327212:08 PM1h27London Paddington (PAD)1:35 PMKemble station (KEM)$551One-way1 transfer
NX4447:00 PM2h25London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 PMCirencester, London Road$141One-way0 transfers
NX4449:00 AM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 AMCirencester, London Road$141One-way0 transfers
NX4441:00 PM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station3:30 PMCirencester, London Road$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cirencester:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Cirencester costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Cirencester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cirencester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Kemble station (KEM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cirencester, London Road.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cirencester by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Cirencester by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 16 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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