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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 237, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gloucester to Cardiff by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff start from R 184. The average price for this train route is around R 289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The average train journey time from Gloucester to Cardiff is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 79 km. The quickest train can get you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Gloucester to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Gloucester to Cardiff departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:18.
Which is the best train operator from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gloucester to Cardiff?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 184To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 184 to R 914 for a train ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 184, which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
