The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Gloucester station (GCR) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
C7489806:250h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:04Gloucester station (GCR)£111One-way0 changes
P2301406:080h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:01Gloucester station (GCR)£121One-way0 changes
P2301507:100h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:01Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way0 changes
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P2319606:351h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:45Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way1 change
C74899+
L6567907:000h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:55Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way1 change
C7489806:250h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:04Gloucester station (GCR)£111One-way0 changes
P2301507:100h51Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)08:01Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way0 changes
P2301406:080h53Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:01Gloucester station (GCR)£121One-way0 changes
C74899+
L6567907:000h55Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:55Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way1 change
C74921+
P2319606:351h10Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)07:45Gloucester station (GCR)£191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 52 km
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1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P23014 | 05:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h53 | 06:01 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74898 | 05:25 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h39 | 06:04 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74921+ P23196 | 05:35 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h10 | 06:45 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
C74899+ L65679 | On time 06:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h55 | 06:55 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
P23015 | 06:10 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 07:01 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75326 · C75053 | On time 06:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h51 | 07:24 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 35m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Gloucester station (GCR) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Gloucester station (GCR) 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 station (GCR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Gloucester station (GCR)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- 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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