The distance between Lancaster and Gloucester is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.
There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Lancaster and Gloucester is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lancaster and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Lancaster and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lancaster and Gloucester. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lancaster and Gloucester. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | £89($105) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £19($22) | once daily | 323km (201 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £50($59) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.