4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Gloucester will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Gloucester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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 Preston to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 214 km
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£61 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Gloucester trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:51 Preston | 3h58 | 08:49 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Gloucester
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Trains from Preston to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:56 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Gloucester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Gloucester from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Gloucester
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost 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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