How to travel from Winchester to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Gloucester is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Winchester to Gloucester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GloucesterWinchester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Winchester and Gloucester is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Winchester and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Gloucester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Winchester and Gloucester. The distance is around 131km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Winchester to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Gloucester

Transport options from Winchester to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
£63($75)
every 4 hours180km (112 miles)
Train via Reading2hrs
£52($61)
every 2 hours180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand131km (81 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