The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Gloucester
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Gloucester will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool for Gloucester on Tue, Jun 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
8:12 AM3h14Liverpool11:26 AMGloucester$621One-way0 transfers
9:12 AM3h14Liverpool12:26 PMGloucester$1021One-way0 transfers
6:33 AM3h16Liverpool9:49 AMGloucester$1061One-way0 transfers
9:12 AM3h14Liverpool12:26 PMGloucester$1021One-way0 transfers
8:12 AM3h14Liverpool11:26 AMGloucester$621One-way0 transfers
6:33 AM3h16Liverpool9:49 AMGloucester$1061One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Gloucester:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Gloucester costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 42m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $48 (€40) 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.
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.
Live departures
Liverpool to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Gloucester trains for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:08 AM Liverpool | 3h18 | 11:26 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM Liverpool | 3h14 | 11:26 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 AM Liverpool | 3h14 | 12:26 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool to Gloucester.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Gloucester
Trains from Liverpool to Gloucester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 8:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to Gloucester trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool and Gloucester from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Gloucester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Gloucester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Gloucester
Most Liverpool to Gloucester trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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 and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No.
Which Gloucester station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Gloucester 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
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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