4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Gloucester will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bedford for Gloucester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 2 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 for Bedford to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 125 km
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£136 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:58 Bedford | 5h02 | 10:00 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Gloucester
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Trains from Bedford to Gloucester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 02:15 |
Last train 22:28 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains from Bedford to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Bedford and Gloucester from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bedford to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford 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 Bedford and Gloucester
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Parking
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:00 Saturday 05:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:15 - 21:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front right hand side and station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk- Car Park: Bedford St Johns (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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