How to travel from London to Gloucester

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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 $26.

Distance: 93 miles (151 km)

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Driving

$64

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$56

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 35m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Great Western Railway

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from London to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Gloucester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Gloucester among Omio's users.

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from London to Gloucester

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM3h25
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    9:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM3h25
    London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
    9:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW35084
    7:36 PM1h40
    London Paddington (PAD)
    9:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayW34663 · W35059
    5:23 AM1h53
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:16 AMGloucester station (GCR)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayW35071
    12:32 PM1h43
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:15 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW35073
    1:32 PM1h44
    London Paddington (PAD)
    3:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    11:00 PM3h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    9:00 PM3h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:20 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    7:00 AM3h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:35 AMGloucester, Transport Hub
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Gloucester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Gloucester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $64 (€52).

The fastest way to travel from London to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 54m.

The distance from London to Gloucester is approximately 93 miles (151 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Gloucester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Gloucester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Gloucester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Gloucester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Paddington (PAD), Cheltenham. 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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