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National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
48 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
54 m
Trains on 04 Sept
36
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 04 Sept, we found 36 trains from Birmingham to Gloucester, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
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G01095
G01107
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G01107Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 72 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Gloucester:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Gloucester costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 17m faster (55m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£18 vs £23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Gloucester trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01161 | On time 18:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 19:00 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29908+ G39638 | On time 18:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 19:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W29909+ G15055 | On time 19:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h02 | 20:14 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01166+ W35247 | On time 20:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 21:11 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01127 | On time 20:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h54 | 21:24 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01169 | On time 21:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h48 | 22:00 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 4 September | |||||
G01085 | 5:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h16 | 6:16 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01088 | 5:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h14 | 6:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01130+ C48907 | 6:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h03 | 7:45 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01092 | 7:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h54 | 8:24 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29847+ G39592 | 7:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h12 | 8:54 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01133+ W35223 | 8:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h01 | 9:13 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01095 | 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 9:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29851+ G39594 | 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 9:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01135+ W35225 | 9:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h59 | 10:11 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01098 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 10:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01138+ G39601 | 9:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 10:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01140+ W35227 | 10:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 11:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01101 | 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 11:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01144+ G39604 | 10:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 11:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W29862+ W35229 | 11:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 12:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01102 | 11:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 12:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29866+ G39610 | 11:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 12:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W29868+ W35231 | 12:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h01 | 13:13 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01107 | 12:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 13:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29871+ G39612 | 12:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 13:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W29873+ G15054 | 13:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h01 | 14:13 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01109 | 13:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 14:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29877+ G39619 | 13:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h05 | 14:47 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01148+ W35236 | 14:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h00 | 15:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01113 | 14:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 15:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29882+ G39625 | 14:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h07 | 15:49 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W29884+ W35237 | 15:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h01 | 16:13 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G01114 | 15:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h56 | 16:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01150+ G39627 | 15:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h08 | 16:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Gloucester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 54m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Gloucester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gloucester trip today.
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
City museum covering Gloucester’s Roman origins, local archaeology, folk life and art in a convenient central location.
Museum dedicated to the Gloucestershire Regiment, with military collections, personal stories and displays inside historic custom house buildings.
Historic docklands with waterside walks, restored warehouses, boats and public spaces. A popular area for scenery, heritage and easy strolling.
Pedestrianised city-centre street lined with historic buildings, shops and arcades. Useful for exploring Gloucester’s urban character on foot.
Main civic square with seating, events and surrounding heritage buildings. A practical starting point for seeing the cathedral quarter and centre.
A protected blue cheese from nearby Berkeley in Gloucestershire, known for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour.
A traditional Gloucestershire cider made from local apples, important in the county’s orchard and pub culture.
A rich fruit loaf associated with Gloucestershire, usually made with dried fruit, spice and tea, and often served sliced with butter.
Long-established Indian restaurant in the city centre, known for classic curries and polished service in elegant surroundings.
Popular waterside restaurant at Gloucester Docks serving burgers, brunch and grills in a lively modern setting.
Stylish bistro in Gloucester Docks known for British and European plates, cocktails and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Gloucester station -> Gloucester Docks
There are 28 trains each weekday from Birmingham to Gloucester. All but one of the trains are operated by CrossCountry and the late-night journey is operated by West Midlands Railway. The earliest train leaves at about 6:45 a.m. and the latest train departs at around 11:00 p.m. The journey between Birmingham and Gloucester takes about one hour to complete.
The earliest departure each day is at about 6:45 a.m., and the latest at about 11:00 p.m. There are 28 departures each day, with trains leaving every 30 minutes to an hour. CrossCountry offers 12 direct trips from Birmingham to Gloucester and 15 trips requiring one transfer at Cheltenham Spa station. CrossCountry's service is slightly less-frequent on a Sunday, but there are still about 20 trains traversing this route. The daily late-night train offered by West Midlands Railway requires one transfer at Worcester station.
Trains from Birmingham to Gloucester take about an hour to complete the journey of about 50 miles. Travelling this distance by car would take about the same time. The late-night trip offered by West Midlands Railway involves an extended transfer and is an overnight trip.
Departure train station: The CrossCountry trains from Birmingham to Gloucester depart from Birmingham's New Street station. This station is located directly in the centre of Birmingham's busy pedestrian shopping zone. It also has shops and restaurants on site, plus a substantial car park. Taxis are easily arranged outside the station. Disabled access has been provided, and wheelchairs are available.
The single daily train operated by West Midlands Railway departs from Birmingham's Moor Street station. This station is also central, located on the periphery of the pedestrian shopping zone. It is well-serviced with respect to food and convenience stores, as well as access to taxis. Disabled access is available, and wheelchairs are available on request.
Arrival train station: Gloucester station, at which all trains from Birmingham arrive, is small, with a few shops and basic facilities. There is a car park on site but no taxi rank. Taxis are available but should be arranged beforehand. Provision has been made for disabled access, and wheelchairs are available if required.
CrossCountry and West Midlands Railway operate trains between Birmingham and Gloucester.
CrossCountry offers 12 direct trips a day, and 15 trips requiring a transfer at Cheltenham. The earliest train leaves at about 6:45 a.m. each day, and the latest at about 10:15 p.m. Trains leave at intervals of between 30 minutes and an hour. On a Sunday, slightly fewer trains are available, but there are still about 20 departures.
West Midlands Railway offers one late-night train trip between Birmingham and Gloucester each day, departing at about 11:00 p.m. The trip involves a transfer at Worcester and is an overnight journey.
CrossCountry offers both standard and first-class tickets on this route. First-class tickets secure larger seats that recline, plus a quieter, more spacious coach. West Midlands Railway offers only standard tickets on its single daily trip.
Both operators allow passengers to travel with one piece of hand luggage and two suitcases. Bicycles, prams and wheelchairs are also allowed on board, as long as they are folded. CrossCountry allows full size bicycles on its less-busy trains. Passengers may have their animals with them on board, as long as the pets are on a lead or in a cage. Two animals per person are allowed free of charge. Additional pets are allowed but are charged at half the usual passenger rate per animal.
Disabled assistance is available on all trains and should be arranged before travel.
Booking online and in advance is wise as it allows comparison of fares across different times of the day, different days, and different operators. Booking in advance often allows the best prices to be secured, as does checking for special discounts on offer. Group discounts can be high as 30% for 10 or more passengers travelling together.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.

Most Birmingham to Gloucester trains use the Birmingham New Street to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: 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.
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