What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Plymouth?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Plymouth from Gloucester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Plymouth from Gloucester?
You can reach Plymouth with just £14 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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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m013:10Gloucester16:10Plymouth0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 13:10:00 to , Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Carpool Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Plymouth?
You can get to Plymouth from Gloucester in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. 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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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m013:10Gloucester16:10Plymouth0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 13:10:00 to , Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus7h 5m010:30GloucesterTransport Hub17:35PlymouthCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Plymouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Carpool Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Gloucester to Plymouth
What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Plymouth?
In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Longlevens, Transport Hub or Central Station, while in Plymouth you will be arriving at Central Station, Marsh Mills or Dockyard Station, 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 Plymouth from Gloucester? With 1 connections between 2 Bus 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 Plymouth, you can pay as low as £14 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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Plymouth in just 3h 0m.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 Plymouth are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, 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 Plymouth 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 Torpoint, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at . 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 Plymouth?
The most popular companies between Gloucester and Plymouth, are FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Plymouth
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth
How can I reach Plymouth from Gloucester?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Plymouth from Gloucester.
How far is Plymouth from Gloucester?
The distance between Gloucester and Plymouth is 212.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Plymouth?
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 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 52 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Plymouth?
You can get to Plymouth with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Plymouth?
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 Plymouth in just 3h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Gloucester and to Plymouth
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Gloucester and to Plymouth. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
