How to travel from Holyhead to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Gloucester is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead to Gloucester 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Holyhead and Gloucester is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Holyhead and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Holyhead and Gloucester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Holyhead and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Holyhead and Gloucester. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Gloucester

Transport options from Holyhead to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
£95($115)
every 4 hours336km (209 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)5h 15m
£145($170)
every 4 hours426km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£52($61)
on demand295km (183 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Gloucester

Train operators

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