How to travel from Bath to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Gloucester is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bath to Gloucester by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Bristol Temple Meads

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gloucester.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Bath to Gloucester by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Bath and Gloucester is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Bath and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Gloucester is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bath and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 20m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Bath and Gloucester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Gloucester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gloucester. instead which will take 59min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Gloucester. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Gloucester

Transport options from Bath to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 1 similar
1hr
£25($30)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Train1h 20m
£23($27)
every 2 hours81km (50 miles)
Taxi
59min
£125($150)
on demand80km (50 miles)
Drive
59min
£9($11)
on demand80km (50 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester