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Cardiff to Gloucester train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff to Gloucester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £3.40, with average prices for this route around £24.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:07 Cardiff Central	07:01 Gloucester	1h 54m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:00 Cardiff Central	08:00 Gloucester	2h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:28 Cardiff Central	08:01 Gloucester	1h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:57 Cardiff Central	08:30 Gloucester	1h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:10 Cardiff Central	09:10 Gloucester	2h 0m, No direct	Find Tickets
07:27 Cardiff Central	08:58 Paris	1h 31m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Cardiff to Gloucester train route details

First train

05:07

Last train

23:34

Departure station

Cardiff

Arrival station

Gloucester

Journey time

1h 20m

Distance

49 miles

Price

£3.40*

Train Operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Gloucester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cardiff to Gloucester can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cardiff to Gloucester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff to Gloucester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cardiff to Gloucester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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