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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
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| Gloucester | Cardiff Central | ||||
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| Gloucester | Cardiff Central | ||||
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| Gloucester | Cardiff Central | ||||
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| Gloucester | Cardiff Central | ||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Gloucester to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gloucester to Cardiff by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff start at PEN 61. The average price for this train route is around PEN 91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The average train trip from Gloucester to Cardiff takes 1h 5m and covers 79 km. The quickest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Gloucester to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Gloucester to Cardiff departs at 7:54am. The latest train departs at 11:18pm.
What is the best train operator from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gloucester to Cardiff?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on Sep 16, 2026 with a price of PEN 35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 35 to PEN 92 for a train ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 35 which is on 2026-09-16.
