The distance between York and Gloucester is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from York 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 Gloucester → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.
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There are several options for getting from York to Gloucester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between York and Gloucester is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from York and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Gloucester is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Gloucester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 15m.
CrossCountry run train services between York and Gloucester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Gloucester. We recommend that you take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 York and Gloucester. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 285km (177 miles) |
Train to Cheltenham Spa | 3h 15m | £100($115) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | £100($120) | twice daily | 308km (191 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £35($41) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.