The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Bracknell
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Bracknell will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gloucester for Bracknell 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 115 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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 Gloucester to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 115 km
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£55 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Bracknell trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:18 Gloucester | 2h11 | 12:29 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Bracknell
Trains from Gloucester to Bracknell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Gloucester to Bracknell trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Bracknell from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Bracknell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Bracknell 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 Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Bracknell
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Marked bus stop at roundabout by Tesco delivery bay, off Whitton Road
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