How to travel from Portsmouth to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Gloucester is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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.

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

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Train via Bristol Temple Meads

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Portsmouth and Gloucester is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Portsmouth and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Gloucester. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Portsmouth and Gloucester. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Gloucester. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 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 Portsmouth and Gloucester. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

How do I get from Portsmouth to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Gloucester

Transport options from Portsmouth to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 1 similar
3h 15m
£60($71)
hourly226km (140 miles)
Train3h 40m
£55($65)
6 times a week224km (139 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£24($28)
twice a week359km (223 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£31($37)
on demand177km (110 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