The distance between Bournemouth and Gloucester is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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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Take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Gloucester.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Bournemouth and Gloucester is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Bournemouth and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Gloucester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Gloucester. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Gloucester. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £84($100) | every 4 hours | 246km (153 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 3h 15m | £62($73) | twice daily | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | £15($18) | 4 times a day | 321km (200 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £23($27) | on demand | 197km (122 miles) |
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