Trains tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Gloucester
    Departure location: Gloucester
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Gloucester
    Departure location: Gloucester
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Gloucester
    Departure location: Gloucester
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Gloucester
    Departure location: Gloucester
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Gloucester
    Departure location: Gloucester
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gloucester to Cardiff.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $54Average Duration1h 50m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$13 - $57Average Duration1h 6m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Gloucester to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
1h 6mAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gloucester to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$21
Average train trip duration1h 6m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:57am
Distance49 miles (78 km)
Latest train departure5:56pm

Gloucester to Cardiff Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $12

To 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 $12 to $54 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 $12 which is on 2025-05-17.

Usually RDG_GWR 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.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cardiff you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gloucester and Cardiff compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gloucester to Cardiff?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Gloucester and Cardiff is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $21 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $13. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Cardiff, choose the train, as it will take you from Gloucester to Cardiff in about 1h 6m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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