How much does a train ticket cost from Gloucester to Cardiff?

The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 4m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Gloucester to Cardiff route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 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 18:48.

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 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gloucester to Cardiff?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has 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.

Train Gloucester to Cardiff from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Gloucester to Cardiff on 17 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Gloucester	1h 4m	09:00	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Gloucester	57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:53	Gloucester	1h 7m	10:00	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Gloucester to Cardiff on 19 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Gloucester	1h 4m	09:00	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Gloucester	57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:53	Gloucester	1h 7m	10:00	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags

Next departures from Gloucester to Cardiff on 20 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:27	Gloucester	58m	10:25	Cardiff Central	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Gloucester	57m	18:27	Cardiff Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Gloucester	1h 4m	09:00	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:27	Gloucester	59m	09:26	Cardiff Central	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:36 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Gloucester to Cardiff

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 4 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 4mAverage duration

49 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £37	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £47	Average duration1h 4m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Gloucester to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 4m, covering a distance of 49 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Gloucester to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 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 18:48.
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gloucester to Cardiff?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has 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.

Best price found

15/03

£16

16/03

£14

Today

£14

18/03

No data

19/03

£14

20/03

£8

21/03

£11

22/03

No data

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on 20 Mar 2026 with a price of £8

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 £8 to £44 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 £8, which is on 2026-03-20.

Usually CrossCountry, Transport for Wales 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.

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

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 15m	Avg price£17	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 4m	Avg price£11	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 10m	Avg price£11	Daily departures1

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 £11 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £8. 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 4m – that's the fastest way to get there!