How to get from Gloucester to Bournemouth

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What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Bournemouth 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!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 0m
£15
£26
17
Train
3h 22m
£76
£94
5

What is the cheapest way to reach Bournemouth from Gloucester?

You can reach Bournemouth with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £18
Monday
Tuesday
from £23
Wednesday
from £29
Thursday
Friday
from £15
Saturday

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 13m
    0
    16:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:28
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    17:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    09:31
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    14:23
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £76
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 44m
    0
    10:37
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    15:21
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £76
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 22m
    0
    09:05
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    12:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 47m
    0
    09:40
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    13:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 24m
    0
    11:03
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    14:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    01:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    12:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:08
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    01:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    12:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:08
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 23m
    0
    16:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:28
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    16:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    17:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Bournemouth?

You can get to Bournemouth from Gloucester in just 3h 22m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 3h 22m
Monday
Tuesday
from 7h 20m
Wednesday
from 7h 20m
Thursday
Friday
from 7h 0m
Saturday

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 22m
    0
    09:05
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    12:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 24m
    0
    11:03
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    14:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 47m
    0
    09:40
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    13:27
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £106
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 44m
    0
    10:37
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    15:21
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £76
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    09:31
    Gloucester
    Central Station
    14:23
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:00
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    17:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 13m
    0
    16:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:28
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    01:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    12:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:08
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    18:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    01:45
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    12:30
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    21:08
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    14:30
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    17:25
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:25
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    16:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:15
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 23m
    0
    16:05
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    23:28
    Bournemouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    10:35
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    18:35
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    00:05
    Bournemouth
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Gloucester to Bournemouth

What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Bournemouth?

In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Longlevens or Transport Hub, while in Bournemouth you will be arriving at Coach Station, Westbourne or Square, 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 Bournemouth from Gloucester? With 6 connections between 3 Bus and Train 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 Bournemouth, you can pay as low as £15 with a Bus from National Express.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Bournemouth in just 3h 22m.

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 Bournemouth are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

The most popular companies between Gloucester and Bournemouth, are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)

All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Bournemouth

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth

How can I reach Bournemouth from Gloucester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Bournemouth from Gloucester.

How far is Bournemouth from Gloucester?

The distance between Gloucester and Bournemouth is 129.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Bournemouth?

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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 22 kgs, and a flight 32 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Bournemouth?

You can get to Bournemouth with just £15 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

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 Bournemouth in just 3h 22m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).

More routes to Gloucester and to Bournemouth

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Gloucester and to Bournemouth. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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