The distance between Bristol and Gloucester is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bristol to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi 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 Gloucester.
Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd and then to Gloucester Great Western Road.
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Take a taxi to Gloucester.
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+ 5 othersThere are several options for getting from Bristol to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Bristol and Gloucester is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)
It takes around 50min to get from Bristol and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Gloucester is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Gloucester. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, 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 Bristol and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach West run regular bus services between Bristol and Gloucester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 50min.
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 Bristol and Gloucester. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 50min | £18($21) | hourly | 63km (39 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 41min | £95($110) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
Drive | 41min | £7($8) | on demand | 58km (36 miles) |
Stagecoach West
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.