Match the window before the distance.
Agree a regional day and broad endpoint early; an undefined “near Bristol” plan can conceal a much wider Gloucester-side journey.
Starting around Bristol
At the Bristol end, use “Regional journeys work best when availability is stated before conversation begins.” as a scheduling prompt rather than a claim that the whole route is local.
Planning around Gloucester
At the Gloucester end, agree a regional day and broad endpoint early; an undefined “near Bristol” plan can conceal a much wider Gloucester-side journey.
Compare both local pages
Treat each town as a separate local context, then use the overlap planner rather than assuming the full route is convenient at every time of day.