The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Norwich
Cheapest price
£206
Average price
£228
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Norwich will cost around £228 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £206.
To travel from Gloucester to Norwich you need to make at least one change.
C74966 · C74800+
Y12357
C74898+
Y12354
P22822+
G24597+
P47534
P22822+
G24597+
P47534
C74898+
Y12354
C74966 · C74800+
Y12357Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Gloucester to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 256 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£117 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Norwich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22822+ G24597+ P47534 | On time 07:05 Gloucester station (GCR) | 4h14 | 11:19 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
C74898+ Y12354 | On time 07:08 Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h04 | 12:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 1 change | |
C74966 · C74800+ Y12357 | On time 07:45 Gloucester station (GCR) | 5h27 | 13:12 Norwich station (NRW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Norwich
Trains from Gloucester to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 19:18 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Gloucester to Norwich trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Gloucester and Norwich from £12. 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 Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Norwich
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- 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 ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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