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Pembroke Castle Exhibitions
Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Take a train from Gloucester to Pembroke and enjoy the approximately 185 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:37, the last at 17:30.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 6:37 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Visitor attraction inside the castle with displays on local history and royal connections, helping bring Pembroke’s medieval story to life.
Small heritage museum interpreting the story of the medieval priory and parish. A modest stop for visitors interested in local religious history.
On-site museum displays exploring the famous medieval map and local monastic history. Best visited together with the priory church.
Picturesque waterside path around the castle millpond, popular for walks, wildlife spotting and classic views of Pembroke Castle.
Attractive waterside viewpoint giving one of the best open prospects over the castle and millpond, especially for photographs.
Historic main street lined with independent shops and old buildings, giving a good sense of Pembroke’s market-town character.
Welsh cawl is a slow-cooked lamb and vegetable broth, long linked with Welsh farm kitchens and often served with bread and cheese.
Pembrokeshire early potatoes are prized for their sea-influenced flavour and thin skins, a traditional local crop often served simply with butter.
Welsh rarebit is toasted bread topped with a savoury cheese and ale sauce, a classic Welsh comfort dish found across pubs and homes.
Casual waterside restaurant and bar at Pembroke Dock known for hearty mains, seafood options and marina views.
Traditional pub in Pembroke with classic British meals, local favourites and a relaxed historic setting near the town centre.
Established country house restaurant near Pembroke serving polished modern dishes in a calm rural setting.
Moderate for the UK. Pembroke is usually cheaper than major UK tourist cities for dining and stays, while local buses and everyday costs are fairly manageable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Pembroke 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 Pembroke, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gloucester to Pembroke trains use the Gloucester to Pembroke station pair. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Pembroke train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
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.
Pembroke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Pembroke.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pembroke: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pembroke: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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