How to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Gloucester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€17

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€16

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1h 38m

Average total duration

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1h 8m

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30m

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2h 0m

Average total duration

1h 30m

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National Express

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from Cardiff to Gloucester

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
03:00PM2h35
Cardiff
05:35PMGloucester
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:00PM2h35
Cardiff
05:35PMGloucester
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Transport for Wales
04:10PM2h00
Cardiff
06:10PMGloucester
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
09:10PM3h40
Cardiff
12:50AMGloucester
$311One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:15PM3h35
Cardiff
08:50PMGloucester
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:05PM3h45
Cardiff
08:50PMGloucester
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Gloucester

Travel to Gloucester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Gloucester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Gloucester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Gloucester:

A train is $0.55 (€0.44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Gloucester costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Cardiff to Gloucester is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Gloucester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Gloucester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Gloucester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Gloucester by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Gloucester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Gloucester:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Gloucester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London Paddington (PAD). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gloucester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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