The distance between Oxford and Gloucester is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oxford 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 Witney Market Square then Royal Well Bus Station 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 Oxford to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Oxford and Gloucester is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Oxford and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Didcot Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Oxford and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Witney Market Square and Royal Well Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Stagecoach Oxfordshire, Stagecoach West and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oxford and Gloucester. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 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 Oxford and Gloucester. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | £32($38) | hourly | 114km (71 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £12($14) | 5 times a day | 81km (50 miles) |
Bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd | 3h 45m | £20($24) | twice a week | 220km (137 miles) |
Taxi | 1hr | £145($170) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | £9($11) | on demand | 78km (48 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.