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Compare train for Reading to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $77, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $27 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.
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How to get from Reading to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Gloucester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:58 AM 1h18 Reading 1:16 PM Gloucester $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:58 AM 1h18 Reading 1:16 PM Gloucester $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:58 AM 1h18 Reading 1:16 PM Gloucester $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:49 AM 2h12 Reading 7:01 AM Gloucester $38 1 One-way 0 transfers10:58 AM 1h18 Reading 12:16 PM Gloucester $45 1 One-way 0 transfers1:58 PM 1h18 Reading 3:16 PM Gloucester $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Gloucester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Gloucester by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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