The average train between Bournemouth and Gloucester takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Gloucester station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Bournemouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Bournemouth to Gloucester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Gloucester is 129.8 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Gloucester via Reading in around 3h 28m.