The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Lydney
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
18 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
18 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
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 £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Gloucester to Lydney, including 1 direct services.
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.
10:490h18Gloucester11:07Lydney£71One-way0 changes
10:490h18Gloucester11:07Lydney£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (19m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Gloucester to Lydney train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Lydney trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G39635 | Delayed 17:55 18:50Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h19 | 18:14 18:14Lydney station (LYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G39638 | On time 19:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0h19 | 20:09 Lydney station (LYD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 10:49 Gloucester | 0h18 | 11:07 Lydney | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 19m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry from Gloucester to Lydney trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry trains will get you between Gloucester and Lydney from £7. 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Lydney
Most Gloucester to Lydney trains use the Gloucester to Lydney station pair. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Lydney train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Gloucester station do trains to Lydney leave from?
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Gloucester train station facilities and services
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: 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.
Which Lydney station do trains from Gloucester arrive at?
Getting to Lydney from Lydney city centre
Lydney is 1 km from Lydney city centre. Public transport options include:
Lydney train station facilities and services
Lydney has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lydney: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Lydney: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lydney: 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.
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