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

The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Gloucester is $22. The best way to find 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 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Cardiff to Gloucester | Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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from $21

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Trains leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 3 at 7:10am
Departure city: Cardiff
Departure location: Cardiff Central
Arrival time: May 3 at 8:15am
Destination city: Gloucester
Destination location: Gloucester
Operated by: Transport for Wales
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 5m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 3 at 7:45am
Departure city: Cardiff
Departure location: Cardiff Central
Arrival time: May 3 at 8:43am
Destination city: Gloucester
Destination location: Gloucester
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 58m
Departure time: May 3 at 7:45am
Departure city: Cardiff
Departure location: Cardiff Central
Arrival time: May 3 at 8:43am
Destination city: Gloucester
Destination location: Gloucester
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 58m
Departure time: May 3 at 8:10am
Departure city: Cardiff
Departure location: Cardiff Central
Arrival time: May 3 at 9:15am
Destination city: Gloucester
Destination location: Gloucester
Operated by: Transport for Wales
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 1h 5m
Departure time: May 3 at 8:45am
Departure city: Cardiff
Departure location: Cardiff Central
Arrival time: May 3 at 9:43am
Destination city: Gloucester
Destination location: Gloucester
Operated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 58m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Gloucester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $11	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $57	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Cardiff to Gloucester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 5mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Gloucester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$22

Average train trip duration1h 5m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure7:10am

Distance49 miles (78 km)

Latest train departure6:00pm

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4/539 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.9

Great Western Railway

4/541 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi4.5

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Cardiff to Gloucester Train

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

Best price found

04/29

$12

04/30

$17

Today

$16

05/02

$16

05/03

$21

05/04

$12

05/05

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The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Gloucester was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $36 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 $12 which is on 2025-05-04.

Usually RDG_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.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Gloucester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cardiff and Gloucester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Cardiff to Gloucester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Trains tickets from Cardiff to Gloucester