The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 3 trains that leave Gloucester for London Gatwick Airport 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 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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 to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 163 km
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3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:19 Gloucester | 3h06 | 18:25 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 09:19 Gloucester | 3h00 | 12:19 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 16:50. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 16:50 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Gloucester and London Gatwick Airport from £13. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and London Gatwick Airport
- 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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