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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 151 km
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€48 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Gloucester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gloucester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:35 AM3h40Gloucester, Transport Hub2:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM2h55Gloucester, Transport Hub12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P2282510:19 AM1h40Gloucester station (GCR)11:59 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€501One-way0 transfers
Other options
P2282611:19 AM1h40Gloucester station (GCR)12:59 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€501One-way0 transfers
P23211 · P227989:40 AM2h06Gloucester station (GCR)11:46 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)€551One-way1 transfer
P23198 · P2280010:39 AM2h10Gloucester station (GCR)12:49 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:35 AM4h10Gloucester, Transport Hub2:45 PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station€101One-way0 transfers
NX4019:15 AM4h05Gloucester, Transport Hub1:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 PM3h30Gloucester, Transport Hub6:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to London:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average €25.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to London by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, first_great_western.
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