How to travel from Reading to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Gloucester is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reading 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 Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance118km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Reading to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 1h 5m.

The distance between Reading and Gloucester is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Reading and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Gloucester is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Reading and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 5m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Reading and Gloucester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Reading and Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 5m.

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 Reading and Gloucester. The distance is around 118km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Gloucester

Transport options from Reading to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
£34($40)
every 2 hours125km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£14($16)
on demand118km (73 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