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National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
27 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
28 m
Trains on 08 Sept
6
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yate to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yate to Gloucester will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 6 trains from Yate to Gloucester, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
G15214
G15526
G15215
G15518
G15517
G15526
G15213
G15517
G15214
G15518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yate to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 38 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (29m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Yate to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15213 | 8:03 Yate station (YAE) | 0h27 | 8:30 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15526 | 8:32 Yate station (YAE) | 0h27 | 8:59 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15214 | 9:00 Yate station (YAE) | 0h29 | 9:29 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15517 | 9:35 Yate station (YAE) | 0h27 | 10:02 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15215 | 9:59 Yate station (YAE) | 0h30 | 10:29 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15518 | 10:27 Yate station (YAE) | 0h29 | 10:56 Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Yate to Gloucester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 27m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 23:11 |
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Discover the best of Gloucester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gloucester trip today.
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
City museum covering Gloucester’s Roman origins, local archaeology, folk life and art in a convenient central location.
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Historic docklands with waterside walks, restored warehouses, boats and public spaces. A popular area for scenery, heritage and easy strolling.
Pedestrianised city-centre street lined with historic buildings, shops and arcades. Useful for exploring Gloucester’s urban character on foot.
Main civic square with seating, events and surrounding heritage buildings. A practical starting point for seeing the cathedral quarter and centre.
A protected blue cheese from nearby Berkeley in Gloucestershire, known for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour.
A traditional Gloucestershire cider made from local apples, important in the county’s orchard and pub culture.
A rich fruit loaf associated with Gloucestershire, usually made with dried fruit, spice and tea, and often served sliced with butter.
Long-established Indian restaurant in the city centre, known for classic curries and polished service in elegant surroundings.
Popular waterside restaurant at Gloucester Docks serving burgers, brunch and grills in a lively modern setting.
Stylish bistro in Gloucester Docks known for British and European plates, cocktails and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yate 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.

Most Yate to Gloucester trains use the Yate to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Yate and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Yate.
Ticket office support is available at Yate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Yate: Parking.
Available at Yate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.” This station has a degree of step free access via the car park (southbound) however the northbound platform can only be accessed via a busy roadbridge and long steep ramp. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: 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.
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