How to travel from Sunderland to Gloucester, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Train

Take the train to Cheltenham Spa.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance410km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Gloucester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Gloucester

Transport options from Sunderland to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
£110($130)
twice a week519km (322 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train4h 15m
£245($290)
twice a week681km (423 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train4h 15m
£310($370)
twice a week643km (400 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane4h 30m
£140($165)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
£135($160)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Train
4h 45m
£130($155)
every 2 hours454km (282 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
7hrs
£16($19)
twice daily436km (271 miles)
Bus7h 15m
£25($30)
every 20 mins449km (279 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£71($84)
on demand410km (254 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