48 miles (77 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$5 - $13 | |
Train • $5 (€5) • 1 h | |
Train • $5 (€5) • 1 h | |
National 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.
How to get from Cardiff to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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.
There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Gloucester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Gloucester from Cardiff is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cardiff to Gloucester:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $13 (€12).
The fastest way from Cardiff to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Gloucester that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 15 min on average.
The Cardiff to Gloucester distance is around 48 miles (77 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Gloucester is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cardiff to Gloucester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Gloucester:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Gloucester with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gloucester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cardiff and Gloucester.
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