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.
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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Take the train to Southampton Central.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 50m | £46($55) | 5 times a week | 186km (116 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £18($21) | on demand | 154km (96 miles) |
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