The distance between Swansea and Gloucester is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea 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 Gloucester.
Take the bus to Gloucester.
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Gloucester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Swansea and Gloucester is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Swansea and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swansea and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 60m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Swansea and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Swansea and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Swansea and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 60m.
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 Swansea and Gloucester. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 60m | £42($50) | hourly | 163km (101 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £8($9) | twice daily | 170km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($22) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.