The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester station (GCR) for Bristol, Airport (XPB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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 coach and train for Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 62 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£24 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB)
Trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:37, the last at 09:37. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 09:37 |
Last train 09:37 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Gloucester station (GCR) and Bristol, Airport (XPB) 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: Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol, Airport (XPB) 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 Bristol, Airport (XPB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester station (GCR) and Bristol, Airport (XPB)
- 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
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7 with short-term and long-term parking options available. Access via the A38 road.
- Dexters
- Brunel Bar & Kitchen
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £1
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- Winford Manor Hotel
- Cost £10
- Located in the main terminal
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Main Terminal: check-in desks, security, and departure gates
- Arrivals Hall: baggage claim and customs
- Parking: short-term and long-term options available
- Bus: Airport Flyer Express
- Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the nearest major train station, connected by bus services

