4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Gloucester
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€30
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€70
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Gloucester will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Gloucester without transferring at least 2 times.
W35069+
C36971+
C100439:47 AM3h29Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€301One-way2 transfers- W35065+W45524+C371608:13 AM3h02Luton station (LUT)11:15 AMGloucester station (GCR)€301One-way2 transfers
- W35067+W45523+C383359:13 AM3h03Luton station (LUT)12:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€481One-way2 transfers
C04222+G14939 · W35069+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington9:56 AM3h20Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€521One-way3 transfers- W34618 · C48896+C38356+W329669:29 AM3h28Luton station (LUT)12:57 PMGloucester station (GCR)€1121One-way3 transfers
- W35065+W45524+C371608:13 AM3h02Luton station (LUT)11:15 AMGloucester station (GCR)€301One-way2 transfers
- W35067+W45523+C383359:13 AM3h03Luton station (LUT)12:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€481One-way2 transfers
- C04222+G14939 · W35069+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington9:56 AM3h20Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€521One-way3 transfers
- W34618 · C48896+C38356+W329669:29 AM3h28Luton station (LUT)12:57 PMGloucester station (GCR)€1121One-way3 transfers
- W35069+C36971+C100439:47 AM3h29Luton station (LUT)1:16 PMGloucester station (GCR)€301One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 125 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Gloucester:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Gloucester costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Live departures
Luton to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Gloucester trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:13 AM Luton | 3h03 | 12:16 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:13 AM Luton | 3h03 | 1:16 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:13 PM Luton | 3h03 | 4:16 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| W35065+C37160+W45524 | 8:13 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h02 | 11:15 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 2 transfers | |
| W32958+C38250+G14938 · G15217 | 8:27 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h29 | 11:56 AM Gloucester station (GCR) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Gloucester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Gloucester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:43, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 2:43 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink from Luton to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Luton and Gloucester from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Luton to Gloucester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton to Gloucester
Most Luton to Gloucester trains use the Luton to Gloucester station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Gloucester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Gloucester leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Gloucester station do trains from Luton 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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