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Compare train and bus for London to Stroud
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Stroud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. 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 $32, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Stroud
Compare the available ways to get from London to Stroud, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Stroud:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stroud costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Stroud take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (1h 29m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Stroud
How to get from London to Stroud by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Stroud is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 12:05 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:40 PM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 12:05 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W35084
7:36 PM 1h22 London Paddington (PAD) 8:58 PM Stroud station (STD) $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W35073
1:32 PM 1h25 London Paddington (PAD) 2:57 PM Stroud station (STD) $51 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35071
12:32 PM 1h25 London Paddington (PAD) 1:57 PM Stroud station (STD) $51 1 One-way 0 transfers - W35069
11:32 AM 1h25 London Paddington (PAD) 12:57 PM Stroud station (STD) $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
6:00 AM 3h25 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 9:25 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 AM 2h55 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 8:55 AM Cheltenham $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:40 PM 3h05 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station 11:45 PM Cheltenham $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Stroud:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Stroud costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Stroud take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Stroud 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 Stroud station (STD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Stroud, Merrywalks.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Stroud by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Elizabeth line to go to Stroud by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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