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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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€76 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Plymouth to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Gloucester:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Gloucester costing on average $42 (€33).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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