The distance between Southampton and Gloucester is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southampton 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.
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Take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).
The distance between Southampton and Gloucester is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Southampton and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southampton and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Gloucester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southampton and Gloucester. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 5h 45m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southampton and Gloucester. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southampton and Gloucester. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Reading + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £72($85) | every 3 hours | 200km (125 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | £46($55) | twice daily | 186km (116 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £24($28) | twice a week | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £18($21) | on demand | 153km (95 miles) |
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.