The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Gloucester
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €16
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €16
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 7 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 18 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 5
- Distance
- 52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Gloucester will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 5 trains from Bristol to Gloucester, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W2978211:31 AM 1h22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:53 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0107110:53 AM 1h07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:00 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G010668:51 AM 1h09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:00 AM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y62006+
C4845112:15 PM 1h19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:34 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Y61968+
C5003410:05 AM 1h31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 11:36 AM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
G0107110:53 AM 1h07 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:00 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G010668:51 AM 1h09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:00 AM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y62006+
C4845112:15 PM 1h19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:34 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
W2978211:31 AM 1h22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:53 PM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Y61968+
C5003410:05 AM 1h31 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 11:36 AM Gloucester station (GCR) €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Gloucester
Trains from Bristol to Gloucester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 35m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Live departures
Bristol to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01066 | 8:51 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y61968+ C50034 | 10:05 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h31 | 11:36 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 transfer | |
G01071 | On time 10:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h07 | 12:00 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29782 | 11:31 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 12:53 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y62006+ C48451 | 12:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 1:34 PM Gloucester station (GCR) | 1 transfer |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bristol and Gloucester
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Gloucester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Gloucester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Gloucester
Most Bristol to Gloucester trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Redland from Bristol city centre
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland train station facilities and services
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Redland: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Gloucester station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Gloucester train station facilities and services
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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