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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Gloucester
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€104
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
125 km
Cheap tickets
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 €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Luton for Gloucester on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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.
07:31AM3h45
Luton11:16AMGloucester
€551One-way
0 transfers
08:13AM3h03
Luton11:16AMGloucester
€991One-way
0 transfers
05:13AM3h02
Luton08:15AMGloucester
€1591One-way
0 transfers
05:13AM3h02
Luton08:15AMGloucester
€1591One-way
0 transfers
08:13AM3h03
Luton11:16AMGloucester
€991One-way
0 transfers
07:31AM3h45
Luton11:16AMGloucester
€551One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 125 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€72 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Luton to Gloucester train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:22 PM
Last updated at 10:22 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:13 AM Luton | 3h02 | 8:15 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:31 AM Luton | 3h45 | 11:16 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:13 AM Luton | 3h03 | 11:16 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Gloucester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Luton to Gloucester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 02:40 |
Last train 22:28 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €9
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Luton to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Luton and Gloucester from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
€34
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Luton to Gloucester
FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Gloucester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Gloucester.
Cheap train tickets from Luton to Gloucester can start from as little as €39 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Gloucester is €99; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Luton to Gloucester is 3 h to travel the 125 km long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Luton to Gloucester leaves at 02: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Luton to Gloucester leaves at 22: 28.
There are 5 trains a day from Luton to Gloucester which require at least one change with Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Luton to Gloucester train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Great Western Rail, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Gloucester from Luton to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 28.
A trip to Gloucester from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Gloucester by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Gloucester including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Luton to Gloucester
Luton
Gloucester
The major train station for departures in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your trip from Luton to Gloucester.
Leagrave
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to 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
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Luton
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Gloucester is Gloucester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester for your journey to Gloucester from Luton.
Gloucester
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Gloucester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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