How to travel from Gloucester to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Birmingham is around 83km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester to Birmingham by train, bus, 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

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Birmingham.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Gloucester Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Gloucester and Birmingham is around 83km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Gloucester and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 56min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 56min.

CrossCountry run train services between Gloucester and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 56min, 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 Gloucester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Gloucester and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Birmingham. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Gloucester and Birmingham. The distance is around 88km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Gloucester to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Birmingham

Transport options from Gloucester to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
£38($45)
hourly83km (52 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
£6($7)
once daily88km (55 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£135($160)
on demand88km (55 miles)
Drive
1hr
£15($18)
on demand88km (55 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham