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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 an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a train costs an average of €87.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Plymouth to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Gloucester:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Gloucester costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€41. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 2h 47m 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.
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How to get from Plymouth to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:52 PM 3h07 Plymouth 8:59 PM Gloucester €150 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:52 PM 3h07 Plymouth 8:59 PM Gloucester €150 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:27 PM 2h56 Plymouth 8:23 PM Gloucester €224 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
5:52 PM 3h07 Plymouth 8:59 PM Gloucester €152 1 One-way 1 transfer8:08 PM 3h04 Plymouth 11:12 PM Gloucester €213 1 One-way 1 transfer4:27 PM 2h57 Plymouth 7:24 PM Gloucester €224 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Gloucester:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Gloucester costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
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