How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 GloucesterStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Stoke on Trent and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent and Gloucester. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Gloucester

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£72($85)
hourly154km (96 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
£17($20)
once daily162km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£26($31)
on demand150km (93 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