How much does a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester cost?

The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Gloucester is £11. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Gloucester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester?

A train trip between Cardiff and Gloucester is around 1h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 56m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Cardiff and Gloucester?

The number of trains from Cardiff to Gloucester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Cardiff to Gloucester?

When taking the train from Cardiff to Gloucester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.

Train Cardiff to Gloucester from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Cardiff to Gloucester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:45	Cardiff Central	59m	09:44	Gloucester	Cheapest
Train	07:45	Cardiff Central	58m	08:43	Gloucester	Fastest
Train	07:10	Cardiff Central	1h 5m	08:15	Gloucester	No tags
Train	09:45	Cardiff Central	1h 2m	10:47	Gloucester	No tags
Train	08:10	Cardiff Central	1h 6m	09:16	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Cardiff to Gloucester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:23	Cardiff Central	1h 19m	09:42	Gloucester	Cheapest
Train	11:45	Cardiff Central	56m	12:41	Gloucester	Fastest
Train	09:00	Cardiff Central	1h 27m	10:27	Gloucester	No tags
Train	10:30	Cardiff Central	1h 7m	11:37	Gloucester	No tags
Train	15:45	Cardiff Central	56m	16:41	Gloucester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:26 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff 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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £32	Average duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £43	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Gloucester by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester cost?
The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Gloucester is £11. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Gloucester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester?
A train trip between Cardiff and Gloucester is around 1h 5m, although the fastest train will take about 56m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Cardiff and Gloucester?
The number of trains from Cardiff to Gloucester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Cardiff to Gloucester?
When taking the train from Cardiff to Gloucester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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£10

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£10

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£10

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£10

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gloucester was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £41 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Gloucester?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 5m	Avg price£18	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 5m	Avg price£11	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 20m	Avg price£11	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Cardiff and Gloucester is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £11 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £9. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gloucester, choose the train, as it will take you from Cardiff to Gloucester in about 1h 5m – that's the fastest way to get there!