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Compare train and bus for London to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Gloucester:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
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How to get from London to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX44410:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX44410:00 PM2h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W350847:36 PM1h40London Paddington (PAD)9:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)$411One-way0 transfers
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G14974 · Y8057410:28 PM2h01London Paddington (PAD)12:29 AMGloucester station (GCR)$221One-way1 transfer
G150313:32 PM1h43London Paddington (PAD)5:15 PMGloucester station (GCR)$331One-way0 transfers
W34663 · G152125:23 AM2h38London Paddington (PAD)8:01 AMGloucester station (GCR)$331One-way1 transfer
NX4459:00 PM2h59London, Victoria Coach Station11:59 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$111One-way0 transfers
NX4448:00 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station11:15 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$131One-way0 transfers
NX4441:00 PM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station4:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Gloucester:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Gloucester by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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