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Compare train and bus for Milton Keynes to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Milton Keynes to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Gloucester:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Gloucester costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$96. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 12m 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 Milton Keynes to Gloucester
How to get from Milton Keynes to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:52 PM 2h07 Milton Keynes 6:59 PM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4:52 PM 2h07 Milton Keynes 6:59 PM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4:52 PM 2h07 Milton Keynes 6:59 PM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options

7:52 PM 2h08 Milton Keynes 10:00 PM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
7:05 AM 2h20 Milton Keynes 9:25 AM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
5:52 PM 2h31 Milton Keynes 8:23 PM Gloucester $185 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Gloucester:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Gloucester costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
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