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Compare train and bus for Stroud to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stroud to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 $26, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to London:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to London costing on average $67.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stroud to London
How to get from Stroud to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stroud to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX4015:00 AM3h00Stroud, Merrywalks8:00 AMLondon, Earl's Court$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX4015:00 AM3h00Stroud, Merrywalks8:00 AMLondon, Earl's Court$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C48964 · C329662:35 PM1h32Stroud station (STD)4:07 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way1 transfer
Other options
C48965 · W345044:31 PM1h36Stroud station (STD)6:07 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way1 transfer
Y41426 · C500389:22 AM1h37Stroud station (STD)10:59 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way1 transfer
C3310711:19 AM1h40Stroud station (STD)12:59 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$551One-way0 transfers
NX4015:00 AM3h20Stroud, Merrywalks8:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$211One-way0 transfers
NX4019:10 AM3h15Stroud, Merrywalks12:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$251One-way0 transfers
NX4019:10 AM3h40Stroud, Merrywalks12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to London:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to London costing on average $67.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stroud and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stroud station (STD) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Stroud, Merrywalks and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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