How to travel from Peterborough to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Gloucester is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Peterborough 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance202km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Peterborough and Gloucester is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Peterborough and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough 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 2h 35m.

CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Peterborough and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Peterborough and Gloucester. The distance is around 202km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Gloucester

Transport options from Peterborough to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£95($110)
hourly231km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£35($42)
on demand202km (125 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