The cheapest and fastest trains from Barking to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barking to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barking to Gloucester will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 5 trains that leave Barking for Gloucester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barking to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barking to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, and a coach costs an average of £94.
Distance: 165 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£52 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barking to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Barking to Gloucester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:30 Barking | 2h46 | 12:16 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 Barking | 3h04 | 14:16 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 05:29 Barking | 3h38 | 09:07 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:15 Barking | 3h45 | 10:00 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Barking | 3h15 | 10:00 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barking to Gloucester
Trains from Barking to Gloucester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Barking to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Barking and Gloucester from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barking to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barking 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Barking and Gloucester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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