What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Birmingham?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool to Birmingham from Gloucester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Gloucester?
You can reach Birmingham with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 57m009:22GloucesterCentral Station10:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 09:22:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 10:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 58m013:21GloucesterCentral Station14:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 13:21:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 14:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 58m014:21GloucesterCentral Station15:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 14:21:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 15:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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CrossCountry0h 56m008:49GloucesterCentral Station09:45BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 08:49:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 56m
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What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Gloucester in just 0h 56m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 11/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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CrossCountry0h 56m008:49GloucesterCentral Station09:45BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 08:49:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 57m009:22GloucesterCentral Station10:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 09:22:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 10:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 58m013:21GloucesterCentral Station14:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 13:21:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 14:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)0h 58m014:21GloucesterCentral Station15:19BirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 14:21:00 to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 15:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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FlixBus1h 35m018:40GloucesterTransport Hub20:15BirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 16/08/2025 18:40:00 to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/08/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
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Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Birmingham?
In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Longlevens or Transport Hub, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Gloucester? With 2 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Gloucester and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £6 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Birmingham in just 0h 56m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Gloucester and Birmingham are FlixBus, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Gloucester and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gloucestershire Airport or to Erdington, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Gloucester to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Gloucester and Birmingham, are FlixBus, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Gloucester to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Gloucester?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Birmingham from Gloucester.
How far is Birmingham from Gloucester?
The distance between Gloucester and Birmingham is 73.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Birmingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just £6 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Birmingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 0h 56m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Gloucester and to Birmingham
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