The distance between Sunderland and Gloucester is around 410km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sunderland to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.
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Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Sunderland and Gloucester is around 410km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Sunderland and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Gloucester. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Cheltenham Spa. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
CrossCountry run train services between Sunderland and Gloucester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Sunderland and Gloucester. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Gloucester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Gloucester. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Gloucester. The distance is around 410km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 10m | £110($130) | twice a week | 519km (322 miles) |
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 15m | £245($290) | twice a week | 681km (423 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 15m | £310($370) | twice a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 728km (452 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 7hrs | £16($19) | twice daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £25($30) | every 20 mins | 449km (279 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £71($84) | on demand | 410km (254 miles) |
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