There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
3h 12m£74–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 33m£10–24Drive 148.8 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Gloucestercar 148.8 mi
2h 32m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Gloucestertrain Plymouth - Leeds / ...
3h 32m£85–170
Plymouth to Gloucester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester is to bus which costs £10 - £24 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plymouth and arriving at Gloucester. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Plymouth and Gloucester is 167 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Plymouth to Gloucester, including transfers.
Plymouth to Gloucester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Gloucester is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 12m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £24 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Gloucester via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Transport Hub via Cabot Circus and Bus Station in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Gloucester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Plymouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Gloucester is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Plymouth to Gloucester.
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