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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 €53, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Southampton to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Gloucester:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Gloucester costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€51. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 4m 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 Southampton to Gloucester
How to get from Southampton to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:10 AM 2h46 Southampton 10:56 AM Gloucester €113 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:10 AM 2h46 Southampton 10:56 AM Gloucester €113 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
7:55 AM 2h21 Southampton 10:16 AM Gloucester €132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
5:33 AM 2h57 Southampton 8:30 AM Gloucester €113 1 One-way 1 transfer8:23 AM 3h06 Southampton 11:29 AM Gloucester €113 1 One-way 1 transfer6:47 AM 3h15 Southampton 10:02 AM Gloucester €113 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Gloucester:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Gloucester costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Gloucester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Gloucester by train.
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