How to travel from Gloucester to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Southampton is around 154km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gloucester to Southampton by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Southampton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Gloucester and Southampton is around 154km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Gloucester and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Southampton is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Southampton. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gloucester and Southampton with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 50m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Gloucester and Southampton. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Gloucester and Southampton. We recommend that you drive to Southampton. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Southampton. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Southampton

Transport options from Gloucester to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£46($55)
5 times a week186km (116 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£18($21)
on demand154km (96 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton