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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 $63, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Portsmouth to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Gloucester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Gloucester costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 20m 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 Portsmouth to Gloucester
How to get from Portsmouth to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:49 AM 6h46 Portsmouth 4:35 PM Gloucester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:49 AM 6h46 Portsmouth 4:35 PM Gloucester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:49 AM 6h46 Portsmouth 4:35 PM Gloucester $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Gloucester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Gloucester costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Gloucester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
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