How to travel from Sheffield to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Gloucester is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield 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 GloucesterSheffield if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Derby and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Sheffield and Gloucester is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Sheffield and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Derby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Sheffield 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sheffield and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Derby 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 Sheffield and Gloucester. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

How do I get from Sheffield to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Gloucester

Transport options from Sheffield to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£74($88)
hourly209km (130 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£13($15)
twice daily228km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£26($31)
on demand224km (139 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