The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Gloucester will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby 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 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Derby to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Derby to Gloucester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:42 Derby | 1h44 | 09:26 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:41 Derby | 1h46 | 10:27 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:39 Derby | 1h47 | 15:26 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Gloucester
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:49 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby to Gloucester trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Gloucester from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Gloucester train

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Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Gloucester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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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