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Compare train and bus for London to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 36m. 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 $31.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus10:30 AM3h50London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:20 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:00 PM4h05London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:05 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L23047 · L23149 · GW0989009:48 AM2h37London Paddington (PAD)12:25 PMGloucester station (GCR)$661One-way2 transfers
Other options
L23148 · GW0990008:32 AM2h53London Paddington (PAD)11:25 AMGloucester station (GCR)$621One-way1 transfer
L23149 · GW0989009:32 AM2h53London Paddington (PAD)12:25 PMGloucester station (GCR)$661One-way1 transfer
L23046 · L23148 · GW0990008:48 AM2h37London Paddington (PAD)11:25 AMGloucester station (GCR)$661One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM3h25London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station9:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$121One-way0 transfers
NX4449:00 AM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station12:35 PMGloucester, Transport Hub$321One-way0 transfers
NX4447:00 AM3h40London, Victoria Coach Station10:40 AMGloucester, Transport Hub$271One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Gloucester
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Gloucester:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, National Express, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, National Express, first_great_western.
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