How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GloucesterNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
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Train via Birmingham New Street

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance419km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.

CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Gloucester. The distance is around 419km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
£89($105)
5 times a day499km (310 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 30m
£200($235)
5 times a day623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
£135($160)
hourly794km (493 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
3h 50m
£140($165)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train4h 20m
£135($160)
twice daily436km (271 miles)
Train to Cheltenham Spa4h 20m
£140($165)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
7h 30m
£17($20)
twice daily460km (286 miles)
Bus7h 55m
£28($33)
every 20 mins470km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£48($57)
on demand419km (261 miles)

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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