Thun to Kandersteg train with Great Western Rail

Trains from Gloucester to London: Journey Details

First Great Western offers direct trains from Gloucester to London Paddington. The weekday timetable begins with an early morning service and continues with direct trains roughly every 2 hours until a final departure in the early evening. Indirect services offer an earlier first departure, later evening trains and more daytime options. These journeys involve using First Great Western services and changing at Bristol Parkway. Sunday services are generally less frequent, with a later first departure in the morning, but additional direct services in the late evening. Off-peak weekday fares are available from the 10:51 a.m. departure onwards.

Taking the Train from Gloucester

Trains from Gloucester to London depart from the cities main station situated just to the east of the centre, a short walk from the main sights. The bus station is opposite the rail terminus, across Bruton Way, with additional stops on nearby Clarence Street. The taxi rank is located close to the main station exit.

Getting into London by Train

London's appeal for visitors goes way beyond the abundance of iconic historic sites such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. Cultural attractions are world-class, from the West End theatres and South Bank auditoria to the National Gallery, with one of the finest art collections in the world, and the innovative exhibitions in the Tate Modern. Trains from Gloucester to London arrive at Paddington station, located to the west of the city centre. Paddington has its own Underground stop, with connections across the city on 4 lines. Buses, and some night bus services stop on Praed Street, Eastbourne Terrace and Bishop's Bridge Road. Taxis are available from the deck above platform 12, accessible from the main station concourse.