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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to bus which costs £3 - £8 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Magdalen Street and arriving at Transport Hub via Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Gloucester via Didcot Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Oxford to Gloucester?

The distance between Oxford and Gloucester is 51 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Gloucester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £3 - £8.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Oxford to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gloucester bus from?

Oxford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Magdalen Street station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Oxford to Gloucester bus arrive?

Oxford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Gloucester train arrive?

Oxford to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Didcot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Gloucester is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Oxford to Gloucester.

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

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Where can I stay near Gloucester?

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Oxford to Gloucester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Gloucester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Promenade to Transport Hubbus 94X / ...
2h 19m
£4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain Banbury - Didcot Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2h 20m
£32–64
Drive 48.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Gloucestercar 48.5 mi
1h 4m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oxford to Gloucestertaxi 48.5 mi
1h 4m
£220–270

Oxford to Gloucester by bus

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Magdalen Street to Transport Hub via Royal Well Bus Station and Promenade in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Gloucester via Didcot Parkway in around 2h 20m.

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