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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Gloucester will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 3 trains that leave Carlisle for Gloucester 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 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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, coach and flight for Carlisle to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 340 km
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£118 Average Price | £86 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:43 Carlisle | 4h43 | 09:26 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:03 Carlisle | 4h24 | 10:27 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:12 Carlisle | 4h16 | 16:28 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Gloucester
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Trains from Carlisle to Gloucester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 17:49 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Gloucester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Gloucester from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Gloucester
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost 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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