What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Gloucester from Birmingham?
You can reach Gloucester with just £6 by taking a Train from CrossCountry, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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CrossCountry1h 1m021:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station22:31GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 22:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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CrossCountry0h 54m018:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station19:24GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 19:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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CrossCountry0h 57m017:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station18:27GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 18:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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CrossCountry0h 53m019:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station20:23GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 19:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 20:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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CrossCountry0h 54m020:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station21:24GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 20:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 21:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Gloucester?
You can get to Gloucester from Birmingham in just 0h 53m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry0h 53m019:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station20:23GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 19:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 20:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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CrossCountry0h 54m018:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station19:24GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 18:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 19:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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CrossCountry0h 54m020:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station21:24GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 20:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 21:24:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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CrossCountry0h 57m017:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station18:27GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 18:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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CrossCountry1h 1m021:30BirminghamNew Street Train Station22:31GloucesterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 12/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/06/2026 22:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
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Bus from Birmingham to Gloucester
What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Gloucester?
In Birmingham, you will usually depart from Marston Green Station, Moor Street or New Street Train Station, while in Gloucester you will be arriving at Longlevens, Transport Hub or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Gloucester from Birmingham? With 5 connections between 1 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Gloucester, you can pay as low as £6 with a Train from CrossCountry.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Gloucester in just 0h 53m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Gloucester are CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Gloucester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Gloucestershire Airport, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Gloucestershire Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Gloucester?
The most popular companies between Birmingham and Gloucester, are CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Gloucester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Gloucester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Gloucester
How can I reach Gloucester from Birmingham?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Gloucester from Birmingham.
How far is Gloucester from Birmingham?
The distance between Birmingham and Gloucester is 73.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Gloucester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 18 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Gloucester?
You can get to Gloucester with just £6 by taking a Train from CrossCountry.
What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Gloucester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Gloucester in just 0h 53m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Birmingham and to Gloucester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Gloucester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
