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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 12m. 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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€9 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m 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.
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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.

There are 2 travel options from London to Gloucester: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Gloucester from London is by taking a coach, which costs on average €11.
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Gloucester:
A coach is €23 less than a train with an average ticket price of €34 from London to Gloucester.
The fastest way to get to Gloucester from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 39 min.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Getting to Gloucester by coach takes 2 h 55 min on average.
The distance from London to Gloucester is approximately 151 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Gloucester is:
- 15 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Gloucester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from London to Gloucester:
- Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from London to Gloucester depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Most travellers catch their train from London Paddington and arrive in Gloucester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Gloucester:
- You can go to Gloucester from London by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €11 with National Express from London to Gloucester on Omio.
- You can take a train from London to Gloucester with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for €34 with Great Western Rail from London to Gloucester.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with National Express 15 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Great Western Rail or first_great_western 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gloucester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Gloucester from London.
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