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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Cambridge will cost around £86 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 Cambridge 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 166 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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 Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 166 km
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3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Cambridge trains for today, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:11 Gloucester | 3h51 | 08:02 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:19 Gloucester | 3h44 | 16:03 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Cambridge
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Trains from Gloucester to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Cambridge trainsGreat Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Cambridge from £31. 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 Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Cambridge
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- 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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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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