The average train between Gloucester and Widnes takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to Widnes. 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 Gloucester and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Widnes at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Widnes station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Gloucester to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Gloucester to Widnes train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Gloucester and Widnes is 169.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 45m.