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Compare train and bus for London to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Gloucester 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 36m. 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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Gloucester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Gloucester
Travel to Gloucester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Gloucester.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Gloucester:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, National Express, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, National Express, first_great_western.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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