How to travel from Plymouth to Gloucester

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Travel Information between Plymouth and Gloucester

distanceDistance131 miles (212 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$28 - $60
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $28 (€24) • 6 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $60 (€52) • 2 h 59 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 131 miles (212 km) by train or bus to Gloucester from Plymouth. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Plymouth to Gloucester.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Gloucester

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 32 21Cheapest
Average price 72 33Cheapest
Average duration2h 37m6h 35m
Direct Options
First departure5:05 AM1:20 AM
Last departure10:13 PM8:41 PM
No. of daily departures73
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • Great Western Railway
  • National Express

Travel options
from Plymouth to Gloucester

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

National Express
09:45AM6h45
Plymouth
04:30PMGloucester
$421One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
National Express
01:20AM6h50
Plymouth
08:10AMGloucester
$401One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Cross Country
10:27AM2h59
Plymouth station (PLY)
01:26PMGloucester station (GCR)
$931One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Cross Country
09:27AM3h01
Plymouth station (PLY)
12:28PMGloucester station (GCR)
$931One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
09:45AM3h44
Plymouth station (PLY)
01:29PMGloucester station (GCR)
$931One-way
1 transfer
Great Western Railway
10:45AM3h44
Plymouth station (PLY)
02:29PMGloucester station (GCR)
$931One-way
1 transfer
National Express
12:25PM8h15
Plymouth
08:40PMGloucester
$561One-way
2 transfers

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Find the best trip to Gloucester from Plymouth with National Express and CrossCountry. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next travel to Gloucester from Plymouth you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Plymouth - Gloucester travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Gloucester

      FAQs: 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 Plymouth to Gloucester.
      FAQs

      You can get from Plymouth to Gloucester 2 different ways: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to travel from Plymouth to Gloucester is a bus with an average price of $28 (€24).

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

      Taking a bus costs $32 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $60 (€52) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel between Plymouth and Gloucester is by train, which takes on average 2 h 59 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.

      The Plymouth to Gloucester distance is around 131 miles (212 km).

      The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Gloucester is:

      • Around 9 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Gloucester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plymouth to Gloucester:

      • Buses from Plymouth to Gloucester most often leave from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
      • Trains from Plymouth to Gloucester most often leave from Plymouth and arrive in Gloucester.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Gloucester:

      • You can travel by bus to Gloucester from Plymouth with National Express, and you can find National Express Plymouth to Gloucester tickets for $28 (€24) on Omio.
      • You can travel from Plymouth to Gloucester by train with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $60 (€52) with Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Gloucester.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Plymouth to Gloucester with the following travel companies:

      • Direct train available with first_great_western 1 direct train per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gloucester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Plymouth and Gloucester.

      Omio customers who travel from Plymouth to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Cardiff. 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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