Gloucester to Swindon train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Swindon

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

44 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

47 km

Cheap tickets

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 £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.

Fast trains

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 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 45 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.

Great Western Rail
19:170h45
Gloucester
20:02Swindon
£101One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
18:140h45
Gloucester
18:59Swindon
£131One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
13:140h44
Gloucester
13:58Swindon
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
09:130h43
Gloucester
09:56Swindon
£141One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
05:110h44
Gloucester
05:55Swindon
£291One-way
0 changes

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 £7.

Distance: 46 km

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£16

Average Price

£8

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Cheapest

1h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

45m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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30m

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Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gloucester to Swindon

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Trains from Gloucester to Swindon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
45m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
43m
First train
05:11
Last train
23:46
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4

Train companies: Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains Gloucester to Swindon

Great Western Rail and first_great_western trains will get you from Gloucester to Swindon from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Gloucester to Swindon train information with Great Western Rail:

  • Average Duration: 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: £5

FAQs: Gloucester to Swindon train

FAQs: Travel by train from Gloucester to Swindon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Swindon.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Swindon

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Swindon
The major train station for departures in Gloucester is Gloucester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester for your trip from Gloucester to Swindon.
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
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  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gloucester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Swindon is Swindon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swindon for your journey to Swindon from Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swindon
  • 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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