Stratford to Gloucester train with Great Western Rail

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Elizabeth Line (TfL)
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Avanti West Coast
Regionale
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stratford to Gloucester

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£72

Fastest journey

2 h 29 m

Average duration

2 h 46 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

158 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stratford to Gloucester will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Stratford for Gloucester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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
04:512h54
Stratford
07:45Gloucester
£601One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:322h46
Stratford
07:18Gloucester
£641One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
07:212h54
Stratford
10:15Gloucester
£681One-way
0 changes
Great Western Rail
04:492h29
Stratford
07:18Gloucester
£981One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train for Stratford to Gloucester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 158 km

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Coach

£47

Average Price

£30

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Cheapest

2h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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Stratford to Gloucester train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 12:21
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
great_western16:33 Stratford
2h42
19:15 Gloucester0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
great_western04:32 Stratford
2h46
07:18 Gloucester0 changesdirect
great_western04:49 Stratford
2h29
07:18 Gloucester0 changesdirect
great_western04:51 Stratford
2h54
07:45 Gloucester0 changesdirect
great_western07:21 Stratford
2h54
10:15 Gloucester0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Stratford to Gloucester

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Trains from Stratford to Gloucester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 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 £16
Distance
158 km
Average train duration
2h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
2h 26m
First train
04:10
Last train
21:38
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 £16

Train companies: Great Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Abellio Greater Anglia from Stratford to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail, Elizabeth Line (TfL), Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stratford and Gloucester from £16. 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
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£25
Great Western Rail frequency
9 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

Abellio Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£115
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Elizabeth Line (TfL)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
£106
Elizabeth Line (TfL) frequency
11 a day

FAQs: Stratford to Gloucester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Stratford 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 Stratford to Gloucester.
FAQs
Booking trains from Stratford to Gloucester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To fully explore Gloucester, including its historic sites such as Gloucester Cathedral, the docks, and nearby attractions like the Cotswolds, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.
The cost of a train ticket from Stratford to Gloucester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Gloucester is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Stratford that goes to Gloucester is Maryland (MYL), and it arrives at Gloucester station (GCR).
The train distance from Stratford to Gloucester is 158 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stratford to Gloucester.
Yes, you can take the train from Stratford to Gloucester.
The train journey from Stratford to Gloucester covers a distance of 158 km and takes approximately 2h 26m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Stratford to Gloucester leaves at 4:10.
The last train from Stratford to Gloucester departs at 21:38.
Trains from Stratford to Gloucester run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stratford to Gloucester.
There is no night train service from Stratford to Gloucester.
To travel from Stratford to Gloucester, you can take a train.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Gloucester

Stratford
Gloucester
The major train station for departures in Stratford is Stratford (London). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stratford (London) for your trip from Stratford to Gloucester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
Public transport options for Stratford (London)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
  • Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Maryland
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WH Smiths
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: on platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stratford International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
  • Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.

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