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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Gloucester
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Gloucester:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Gloucester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $22 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 Wolverhampton to Gloucester
How to get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:15 AM 1h34 Wolverhampton 8:49 AM Gloucester $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:15 AM 1h34 Wolverhampton 8:49 AM Gloucester $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:15 AM 1h34 Wolverhampton 8:49 AM Gloucester $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:39 AM 1h47 Wolverhampton 1:26 PM Gloucester $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:15 AM 1h34 Wolverhampton 9:49 AM Gloucester $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:48 PM 1h36 Wolverhampton 8:24 PM Gloucester $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Gloucester:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Gloucester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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