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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Gloucester will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from London to Gloucester you need to make at least one change.
P29870 · L17001L16776 · L17002L16763+
C72324+P31085L16776 · L17002P29870 · L17001L16763+C72324+P31085
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Compare train and coach for London to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 151 km
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2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Sunday 4 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P29870 · L17001 | On time 11:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h45 | 13:15 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
| L16763+C72324+P31085 | On time 11:45 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h24 | 14:09 Gloucester station (GCR) | 2 changes | |
| L16776 · L17002 | On time 12:30 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h44 | 14:14 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from London to Gloucester
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Trains from London to Gloucester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:34, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 03:34 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from London to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between London and Gloucester from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Gloucester: Journey Details
The Great Western Railway provides direct trains from London to Gloucester. On weekdays, the first departure in the early morning is followed by direct connections every 2 hours, until a final train in mid-evening. Journey times are just under 2 hours. There are also indirect services, offering earlier morning departures, an increased daytime frequency and later evening options. These journeys involve using Great Western services and changing at Swindon or Bristol Parkway. The Sunday timetable features fewer direct trains and a later departure time for the first morning service. Weekday off-peak fares are available on departures from 10:30 a.m. onwards.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Gloucester depart from Paddington station west of the city centre. Paddington is served by its own Underground station, offering routes around the city on 4 lines. Buses and some night bus services are available from nearby stops on Praed Street and Norfolk Place. The taxi rank is situated above platform 12 and can be accessed from the main station concourse.
Getting into Gloucester by Train
Conveniently situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, Gloucester is an attractive cathedral city that can trace its origins back to the Roman occupation. Highlights for visitors include a Norman cathedral that is considered to be one of the most impressive medieval buildings in the UK, and the Jet Age museum, celebrating the local aerospace industries. Trains from London to Gloucester arrive at the city's main station, located on the eastern side of the centre. Local buses stop nearby on Clarence Street and Eastgate Street while the bus station opposite the rail terminus provides connections around the region. Taxis are available from a rank by the station forecourt.
FAQs: London to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London and Gloucester
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
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