How to travel from Wolverhampton to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Gloucester is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance97km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Gloucester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Gloucester is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Wolverhampton and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Gloucester. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton 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 20m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Wolverhampton and Gloucester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Wolverhampton and Gloucester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Wolverhampton and Gloucester. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Wolverhampton to Gloucester

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Gloucester

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£38($45)
hourly104km (64 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
£10($12)
twice daily110km (68 miles)
Bus and Train2h 30m
£36($43)
hourly118km (73 miles)
Taxi
1h 5m
£145($170)
on demand97km (60 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£17($20)
on demand97km (60 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