The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Swindon
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Swindon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Swindon will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Gloucester for Swindon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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 Swindon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Swindon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gloucester to Swindon train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Swindon trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:10 Gloucester | 0h45 | 05:55 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:08 Gloucester | 1h11 | 09:19 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:19 Gloucester | 0h43 | 10:02 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:19 Gloucester | 0h44 | 20:03 Swindon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Swindon
Trains from Gloucester to Swindon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 43m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Gloucester to Swindon trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Swindon from £4. 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 Swindon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Swindon 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 Swindon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Swindon
- 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 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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