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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Braintree is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Braintree is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Braintree?

The distance between Gloucester and Braintree is 164 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Braintree without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Gloucester to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Braintree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Braintree train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Braintree?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Braintree is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Gloucester to Braintree bus arrive?

Gloucester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Braintree train arrive?

Gloucester to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Braintree is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Gloucester to Braintree.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 54m
£76–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
5h 48m
£32–75
Drive 138.2 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Braintreecar 138.2 mi
3h 2m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 17m
£118–164

Gloucester to Braintree by train

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 48m.

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