How to travel from Oxford to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Gloucester is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Oxford to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GloucesterOxford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Witney Market Square then Royal Well Bus Station and then to Gloucester Great Western Road.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gloucester.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance78km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Oxford and Gloucester is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Oxford and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Didcot Parkway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Oxford and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Witney Market Square and Royal Well Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Stagecoach Oxfordshire, Stagecoach West and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oxford and Gloucester. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Oxford and Gloucester. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

How do I get from Oxford to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Gloucester

Transport options from Oxford to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£32($38)
hourly114km (71 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 15m
£12($14)
5 times a day81km (50 miles)
Bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd3h 45m
£20($24)
twice a week220km (137 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£145($170)
on demand78km (48 miles)
Drive
1hr
£9($11)
on demand78km (48 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