How to travel from Barnstaple to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Gloucester is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Barnstaple and Gloucester is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Gloucester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Gloucester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Gloucester. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Gloucester

Transport options from Barnstaple to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£80($95)
every 2 hours246km (153 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
£19($22)
once daily234km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($41)
on demand201km (125 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester