What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Bath is to bus which costs £5 - £19 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Bath?

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Bath. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at James Street West via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Bath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester and arriving at Bath Spa. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Bath?

The distance between Gloucester and Bath is 51 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucester to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Bath without a car is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 10m and costs £22 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Bath?

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Gloucester to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Bath bus from?

Gloucester to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Bath train from?

Gloucester to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Bath?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Bath is to train via Bristol Temple Meads which takes 1h 10m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £19 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Gloucester to Bath bus arrive?

Gloucester to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Bath train arrive?

Gloucester to Bath train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Bath is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Gloucester to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from Gloucester to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2721+ hotels available in Bath.

Gloucester to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bristol Temple Meads
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 10m
£22–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to James Street Westbus 39 / ...
1h 51m
£5–19
Drive 41.5 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Bathcar 41.5 mi
1h 2m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gloucester to Bathtaxi 41.5 mi
1h 2m
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bath Spatrain Gloucester - Westbury / ...
1h 11m
£22–45

Gloucester to Bath by train

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Bath, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to James Street West via Bus Station in around 1h 51m.

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