Reading to Gloucester train with Great Western Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Gloucester

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£37

Average price

£58

Fastest journey

1 h 17 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

99 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading to Gloucester will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Reading for Gloucester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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
11:581h17
Reading
13:15Gloucester
£371One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:492h12
Reading
07:01Gloucester
£471One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
07:431h46
Reading
09:29Gloucester
£901One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Reading to Gloucester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 23:22
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western04:49 Reading
2h12
07:01 Gloucester0 changesdirect
great_western07:43 Reading
1h46
09:29 Gloucester0 changesdirect
great_western11:58 Reading
1h17
13:15 Gloucester0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Reading to Gloucester

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Trains from Reading to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
99 km
Average train duration
1h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 15m
First train
05:11
Last train
22:55
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

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Gloucester from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 17m
Cheapest Price
£22
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£68
first_great_western frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Reading to Gloucester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Reading to Gloucester 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 Reading to Gloucester.
FAQs
The train distance from Reading to Gloucester is 99 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Reading and Gloucester. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
The train journey from Reading to Gloucester covers a distance of 99 km and takes approximately 1h 15m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Reading to Gloucester leaves at 5:11.
The last train from Reading to Gloucester departs at 22:55.
Trains from Reading to Gloucester run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from Reading to Gloucester.
Booking trains from Reading to Gloucester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Gloucester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £44.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Gloucester is by train, costing approximately £22.
The train station in Reading that goes to Gloucester is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Gloucester station (GCR).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Reading to Gloucester.
Yes, you can take the train from Reading to Gloucester.
To travel from Reading to Gloucester, you can take a train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Gloucester

Reading
Gloucester
The major train station for departures in Reading is Reading. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading for your trip from Reading to Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
  • 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 taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
  • 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 and at the car park.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: No
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Adjacent entrance to station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Tilehurst
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses starting/terminate at Tilehurst: Station forecourt All other buses: A329 Oxford Road bus stops near the station
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km

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