There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Essex by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 44m£72–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 13m£29–49Drive 141.8 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Essexcar 141.8 mi
3h 9m£36–51Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 44m£99–145
Gloucester to Essex by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Essex is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Gloucester and Essex is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Essex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Gloucester to Essex, including transfers.
Gloucester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Essex is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Essex, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gloucester to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to White Notley
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Gloucester to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £90–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Gloucester to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Gloucester to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Essex is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Gloucester to Essex.
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