How to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Gloucester is around 90km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff to Gloucester by train, bus 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

Take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration58min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance100km (62 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Cardiff and Gloucester is around 90km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Cardiff and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Gloucester is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Gloucester. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cardiff and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Cardiff and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, 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 Cardiff and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cardiff and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 58min.

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 Cardiff and Gloucester. The distance is around 100km (62 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Gloucester

Transport options from Cardiff to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
£42($50)
hourly90km (56 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
£7($8)
once daily102km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£12($14)
on demand100km (62 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