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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 an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 €8, while a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€46 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Gloucester to London:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average €46.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Gloucester to London
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.
FlixBus9:20 PM2h55Gloucester, Transport Hub12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM2h55Gloucester, Transport Hub12:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G150542:19 PM1h39Gloucester station (GCR)3:58 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€501One-way0 transfers
Other options
W352479:19 PM1h42Gloucester station (GCR)11:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€411One-way0 transfers
W352427:19 PM1h42Gloucester station (GCR)9:01 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€411One-way0 transfers
G150558:19 PM1h48Gloucester station (GCR)10:07 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)€411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM3h15Gloucester, Transport Hub12:35 AMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 PM3h30Gloucester, Transport Hub6:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 PM3h30Gloucester, Transport Hub8:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to London:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average €46.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
- Around 20 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 Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach West to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 20 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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