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Compare train and bus for Luton to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Gloucester:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Gloucester costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-57.71. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Gloucester
How to get from Luton to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM6h50Luton11:55 PMGloucester$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:05 PM6h50Luton11:55 PMGloucester$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:15 PM5h50Luton7:05 PMGloucester$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM6h05Luton8:05 PMGloucester$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Gloucester:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Gloucester costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
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