The distance between Saint Albans and Gloucester is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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 Gloucester → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Farringdon and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Gloucester.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Saint Albans and Gloucester is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Saint Albans and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Saint Albans 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Gloucester. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Victoria Green Line Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Arriva UK, Green Line and National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Gloucester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Gloucester. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | £60($71) | hourly | 221km (138 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | £13($15) | every 4 hours | 239km (148 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £29($34) | on demand | 164km (102 miles) |
Thameslink
London Midland
Arriva UK
Green Line
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.