How to travel from Durham to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Gloucester is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Durham to Gloucester by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance384km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Durham to Gloucester by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Durham and Gloucester is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Durham and Gloucester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Gloucester is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Gloucester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Gloucester. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Durham and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Durham and Gloucester. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Gloucester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Gloucester

Transport options from Durham to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 50m
£325($385)
5 times a week670km (416 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane5h 15m
£135($160)
5 times a week756km (470 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£140($165)
5 times a week841km (523 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
£120($140)
5 times a week546km (339 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£35($41)
5 times a week435km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£67($79)
on demand384km (238 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