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How to get fromGloucester to Freshwaterby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester to Freshwater by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 28m
    £139–207

  2. Train, line 86 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Main Post Officebus bus 86
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 58m
    £70–121

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 26m
    £115–188

Gloucester to Freshwater by train, bus, taxi, and ferry

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Freshwater. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Freshwater. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to School Green Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Central Station, Applemore Tesco, Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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