How to travel from Salisbury to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Gloucester is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 via Bristol Temple Meads

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

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Salisbury and Gloucester is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Salisbury and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salisbury and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Gloucester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Salisbury and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Salisbury and Gloucester. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Gloucester

Transport options from Salisbury to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Temple Meads + 1 similar
1h 60m
£41($48)
hourly147km (91 miles)
Train2h 10m
£38($45)
4 times a day150km (93 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£21($25)
on demand120km (75 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