- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$50
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$80
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 17
31
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to London will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 31 trains from Gloucester to London, including 17 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W35247
Y41556 · W34530
G15055
W35242
W35241
G15054
W35231
W35229
W35227
W35223Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to London:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to London costing on average $71.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
You'll arrive about 47m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C48130 · W34456 | 5:11 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h46 | 6:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35217 | 6:10 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h47 | 7:57 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15469 · W35166 | 6:27 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h24 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15053 | 7:05 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h50 | 8:55 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15468 · W35169 | 7:34 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h10 | 9:44 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35221 | 8:14 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h45 | 9:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35223 | 9:19 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 10:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15488 · G15043 | 9:40 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h06 | 11:46 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35225 | 10:19 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 11:59 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15477 · G15044 | 10:39 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h10 | 12:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35227 | 11:19 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 12:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35227 | 11:19 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h41 | 1:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15478 · W35182 | 11:40 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h05 | 1:45 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35229 | 12:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 1:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48911 · G15047 | 12:43 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h01 | 2:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35231 | 1:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 2:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15479 · W35187 | 1:38 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h06 | 3:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15054 | 2:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h39 | 3:58 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15480 · G15048 | 2:40 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h01 | 4:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35236 | 3:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h41 | 5:00 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15481 · W35194 | 3:40 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h04 | 5:44 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35237 | 4:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 5:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C48916 · W35196 | 4:40 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h01 | 6:41 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35239 | 5:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h42 | 7:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15443 · G14910 | 5:50 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h47 | 7:37 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
G15443 · G14910 | 5:50 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h48 | 7:38 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
W35241 | 6:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h40 | 7:59 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35242 | 7:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h42 | 9:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15055 | 8:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h48 | 10:07 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W35247 | 9:19 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h42 | 11:01 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41556 · W34530 | 10:28 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h11 | 12:39 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Gloucester to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:37, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 3:37 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Gloucester to London trains use the Gloucester to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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