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

The average train ticket price from Gloucester to Cardiff is $21. The best way to find train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff 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 Gloucester to Cardiff?

A train trip between Gloucester and Cardiff is around 1h 6m, 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 Gloucester and Cardiff?

The number of trains from Gloucester to Cardiff 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 Gloucester to Cardiff by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Brecon Beacons National Park, Cardiff International White Water, St John the Baptist Church, Cardiff Castle, Wales Millennium Centre.

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Gloucester to Cardiff.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $54	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$13 - $57	Average Duration1h 6m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Gloucester to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 6mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gloucester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$21

Average train trip duration1h 6m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure6:57am

Distance49 miles (78 km)

Latest train departure5:56pm

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

Gloucester to Cardiff 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

$12

Today

$12

05/02

$12

05/03

$14

05/04

$12

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05/06

$12

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on Apr 29, 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 Gloucester to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $54 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 $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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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cardiff you take, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gloucester and Cardiff compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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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

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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