The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£221
Average price
£221
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Gloucester will cost around £221 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £221.
Of the 1 trains that leave Sunderland 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 343 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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, coach and flight for Sunderland to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £129.
Distance: 343 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£166 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sunderland to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Monday 12 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:50 Sunderland | 5h22 | 10:12 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Gloucester
Trains from Sunderland to Gloucester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £129 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £129 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 17:49 |
FAQs: Sunderland to Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Gloucester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- 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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