How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Gloucester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Gloucester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Gloucester?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Gloucester is 56m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Gloucester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Gloucester?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Gloucester departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 21:12.

Train Birmingham to Gloucester from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	56m	16:26	Gloucester	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	54m	08:24	Gloucester	Fastest
Train	08:30	Birmingham New Street	56m	09:26	Gloucester	No tags
Train	16:30	Birmingham New Street	56m	17:26	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:30	Birmingham New Street	56m	16:26	Gloucester	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Birmingham New Street	53m	18:23	Gloucester	Fastest
Train	11:12	Birmingham New Street	57m	12:09	Gloucester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:43 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

46 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £44	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £11	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £10

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Gloucester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Gloucester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Gloucester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Gloucester?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Gloucester is 56m, covering a distance of 45 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Gloucester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Gloucester?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Gloucester departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 21:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£9

10/12

No data

Today

£14

12/12

No data

13/12

£14

14/12

£16

15/12

£12

16/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Gloucester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Gloucester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £39 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-16.