The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby station (DBY) 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 Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 3 trains that leave Derby station (DBY) 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 128 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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 station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 128 km
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£31 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR)
Trains from Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:42, the last at 18:43. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 07:42 |
Last train 18:43 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Derby station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby station (DBY) and Gloucester station (GCR) from £17. 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 station (DBY) to Gloucester station (GCR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby station (DBY) 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 Derby station (DBY) and Gloucester station (GCR)
- 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
