How to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester

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Travel Information to Gloucester from Cardiff

distanceDistance48 miles (77 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $13
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 1 h
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Travel 48 miles (77 km) by train or bus to Gloucester from Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Gloucester.

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from Cardiff to Gloucester

How to get from Cardiff to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for WalesW19754
08:24PM1h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:30PMGloucester station (GCR)
$161One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Transport for WalesW19754
08:24PM1h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)
09:30PMGloucester station (GCR)
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
CrossCountryP11750
04:45PM0h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:41PMGloucester station (GCR)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Other options
CrossCountryP11783
05:45PM0h56
Cardiff Central (CDF)
06:41PMGloucester station (GCR)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesW19762
04:29PM1h06
Cardiff Central (CDF)
05:35PMGloucester station (GCR)
$371One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryP11760
06:45PM0h58
Cardiff Central (CDF)
07:43PMGloucester station (GCR)
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX216 · NX100
06:05PM3h45
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
09:50PMGloucester
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX202 · NX100
04:45AM3h25
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
08:10AMGloucester
$401One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX216 · NX100
10:10PM3h40
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens
01:50AMGloucester
$391One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Cardiff to Gloucester

CrossCountry and National Express will get you between Cardiff and Gloucester at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Cardiff and Gloucester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between Cardiff and Gloucester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

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