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National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 17 m
Trains on 05 Sept
4
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Port Talbot to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Port Talbot to Gloucester will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Port Talbot to Gloucester you need to make at least one change.
G38946 · Y62054
W35164 · C42459
W35158+
G01057
W35164+
G00845
W35164+
G00845
W35164 · C42459
G38946 · Y62054
W35158+
G01057Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Port Talbot to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 110 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Port Talbot to Gloucester:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Port Talbot to Gloucester costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 27m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 41m by train vs 1h 42m by car) and roughly £2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£22 vs £24). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Port Talbot to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W35158+ G01057 | 4:15 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 2h35 | 6:50 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W35164+ G00845 | 5:44 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 2h00 | 7:44 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
W35164 · C42459 | 5:44 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 2h16 | 8:00 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
G38946 · Y62054 | 5:58 Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) | 2h17 | 8:15 Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Port Talbot to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 23:18 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Gloucester station -> Gloucester Docks
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Port Talbot 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.

Most Port Talbot to Gloucester trains use the Port Talbot Parkway to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Port Talbot and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Port Talbot Parkway has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Port Talbot Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Port Talbot Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port Talbot Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to both platforms via a footbridge with lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
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.
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