How to travel from Blackpool to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Gloucester is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Blackpool to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Blackpool and Gloucester is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Blackpool and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and London Midland run train services between Blackpool and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Gloucester. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Blackpool and Gloucester. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Blackpool to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Gloucester

Transport options from Blackpool to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
£95($110)
hourly277km (172 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street3h 55m
£70($83)
every 2 hours308km (191 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 30m
£205($240)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£14($17)
once daily314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£32($38)
on demand280km (174 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