There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 33m£45–228Drive 99.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Gloucestercar 99.3 mi
2h 10m£24–35Bus, train via Swindon
- Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
- Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
- Take the train from Swindon to Gloucestertrain
5h 32mBus, train
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridgetrain
- Take the train from Trowbridge to Gloucestertrain
5h 30m£57–89Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
5h 41m£26–76
Bournemouth to Gloucester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Gloucester via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Gloucester is 154 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £230.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £80 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gloucester via Reading in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Transport Hub via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 41m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Trowbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Trowbridge to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- salisburyreds.co.uk
Bus from Blue Boar Row to North Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/
Bus from North Street to Fleming Way
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Gloucester is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bournemouth to Gloucester.
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