- Must visit
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
464 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Glasgow will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
It's difficult to get from Gloucester to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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W33563Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$170 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Glasgow:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gloucester to Glasgow costing on average $88 (€72).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Glasgow costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $170 (€139) compared to roughly $165 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.09 (€-4.17). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 5h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Glasgow trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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G66712+ W33935 | On time 9:49 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h28 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01067+ W34286+ W85188 | On time 10:49 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h50 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G00941+ C01372 | On time 11:49 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h32 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00900+ W34290+ W85196 | On time 12:45 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h54 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G00946+ W34287 | On time 3:49 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h24 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G66797+ W34291 · C01321 | On time 4:45 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 6h28 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G00921+ W34288 | On time 5:49 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h29 | 11:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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G01057+ W33563+ W85169 | 6:59 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h43 | 12:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G00845+ C01370 | 7:45 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h33 | 1:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00937+ W33753+ W85181 | 8:49 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h50 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Gloucester to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€82) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (464 km) distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 288 miles (464 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€82) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 5:49 PM |
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Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Award-winning transport museum on the River Clyde, featuring vintage cars, locomotives, trams, and recreated historic streets.
Remarkable museum in Pollok Country Park with art, medieval objects, tapestries, and international collections donated by Sir William Burrell.
Charming cobbled lane in the West End, popular for its atmosphere, lights, and photogenic setting near the university.
Glasgow’s best-known pedestrian shopping street, lively and central, with grand architecture and frequent street performers.
Stylish central district with historic warehouses, public art, and a strong mix of heritage streets and contemporary city energy.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a richly spiced savoury pudding traditionally served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is a classic pub and Burns Night staple in Glasgow.
A hearty Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is especially popular across Scotland and widely found in Glasgow.
A small double-crust meat pie, usually filled with minced mutton or beef and pepper. It is a traditional bakery and football-day favourite in Glasgow and across Scotland.
A well-regarded contemporary Scottish restaurant in Finnieston, known for seasonal menus, polished service and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
A famous traditional pub with an outstanding whisky selection and classic Scottish bar food. It is one of the city’s best-known spots for a casual local experience.
An iconic West End restaurant long known for refined Scottish cooking, quality local produce and a distinctive atmospheric setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, casual dining and transit are fair value, while hotels and central restaurants cost more on weekends and during events.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs and for hotel staff.
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