The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 41 trains that leave Gloucester station (GCR) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.
G1548219:410h46Gloucester station (GCR)20:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
G1548320:410h49Gloucester station (GCR)21:30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
C4813719:120h52Gloucester station (GCR)20:04Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
G01161_G6647719:070h38Gloucester station (GCR)19:45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
C4814521:120h51Gloucester station (GCR)22:03Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
G0116922:050h37Gloucester station (GCR)22:42Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£131One-way0 changes
G01161_G6647719:070h38Gloucester station (GCR)19:45Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
G1548423:180h44Gloucester station (GCR)0:02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£121One-way0 changes
G151826:580h46Gloucester station (GCR)7:44Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£181One-way0 changes
G1548219:410h46Gloucester station (GCR)20:27Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 52 km
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1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for today, Wednesday 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15163 | On time 8:11 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 8:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15476 | On time 8:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 9:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48131 | On time 9:08 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 9:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29851+ G39597 | Delayed 8:32 9:16Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h56 | 10:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G15488 | On time 9:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 10:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15164 | On time 10:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 11:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15477 | On time 10:39 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 11:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15448 | On time 11:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 11:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15478 | On time 11:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 12:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15165 | On time 12:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29866+ Y61971 | Delayed 11:35 12:16Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h05 | 13:21 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
C48911 | On time 12:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h49 | 13:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15449 | On time 13:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 13:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15479 | On time 13:38 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h49 | 14:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15168 | On time 14:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 14:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15480 | On time 14:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 15:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15450 | On time 15:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 15:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15481 | On time 15:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 16:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48135 | On time 16:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 16:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48916 | On time 16:39 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h49 | 17:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15451 | On time 17:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 17:59 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48918 | On time 17:40 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 18:28 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41598 | On time 18:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48925 | On time 18:39 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 19:29 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01161_G66477 | 19:07 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h38 | 19:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48137 | On time 19:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h52 | 20:04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15482 | On time 19:41 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h46 | 20:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48144 | On time 20:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 20:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15483 | On time 20:41 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h49 | 21:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48145 | On time 21:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h51 | 22:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01169 | On time 22:05 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h37 | 22:42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48146 | On time 22:13 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h50 | 23:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W35086+ G01170 | On time 22:26 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1h08 | 23:34 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G15484 | On time 23:18 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h44 | 0:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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G15475 | 6:04 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h52 | 6:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15469 | 6:27 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h48 | 7:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15182 | 6:58 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h46 | 7:44 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00841 · G01130 | 7:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h58 | 8:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
Y41768+ G01130 | 7:12 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h55 | 8:07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 change | |
G15468 | 7:34 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h53 | 8:27 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C48907 | 7:49 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h47 | 8:36 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 35m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 5:58 |
Last train 23:18 |
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FAQs: Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester station (GCR) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester station (GCR) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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