The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Lydney
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Lydney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Lydney will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester for Lydney every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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 Lydney
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Lydney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 25 km
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Live departures
Gloucester to Lydney train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Lydney trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:53 Gloucester | 0h18 | 08:11 Lydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:49 Gloucester | 0h18 | 18:07 Lydney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:10 Gloucester | 0h18 | 22:28 Lydney | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Lydney
Trains from Gloucester to Lydney run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 18m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:19 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Gloucester to Lydney trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Lydney from £5. 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 Lydney train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Lydney 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 Lydney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Lydney
- 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
- Car Park: Lydney Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Harbour Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Gloucester) via the car park. Access between the platforms is via the level crossing.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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