The distance between Plymouth and Gloucester is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 Bristol Temple Meads and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Cheltenham.
There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Plymouth and Gloucester is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Plymouth and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Plymouth and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3hrs.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Gloucester. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Plymouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Plymouth and Gloucester. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £90($105) | every 2 hours | 267km (166 miles) |
Train to Cheltenham Spa | 2h 55m | £100($115) | every 2 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | £68($80) | 5 times a week | 267km (166 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | £13($15) | once daily | 298km (185 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £28($33) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.