The average train between Gloucester and Cardiff takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gloucester to Cardiff. 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 every 30 minutes between Gloucester and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Cardiff station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
Gloucester to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Cardiff train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Gloucester to Cardiff train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Gloucester and Cardiff is 77.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 58 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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