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Gloucester to Reading train route details

First train
First train
05:11
Last train
Last train
23:18
Departure city
Departure city
Gloucester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
1h 14m
Distance
Distance
62 miles
Price
Price
PLN 54.61*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway

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16:19
1h 14m, Direct
Gloucester
17:33
Reading
Great Western Railway
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16:40
1h 36m, 1 change
Gloucester
18:16
Reading
Great Western Railway
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17:19
1h 14m, Direct
Gloucester
18:33
Reading
Great Western Railway
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17:50
1h 21m, 1 change
Gloucester
19:11
Reading
Great Western Railway
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18:19
1h 14m, Direct
Gloucester
19:33
Reading
Great Western Railway
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19:19
1h 15m, Direct
Gloucester
20:34
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Gloucester and Reading are around PLN 54.61, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Gloucester and Reading on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Gloucester to Reading when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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