Bury St Edmunds to Gloucester, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

128.3 miles 206.4 km · straight line
165.8 miles actual route 266.9 km · driving distance
3h 12min estimated drive time
£25 - £31 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Gloucester, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Gloucester, United Kingdom is 128.3 miles (206.4 km) as the crow flies. Gloucester, United Kingdom is located W of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 165.8 miles, taking about 3h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bury St Edmunds and Gloucester, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bury St Edmunds to Gloucester, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 12min £25 - £31 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 50min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 2min $20–$58* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Gloucester, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 194.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM