Trains from Gloucester to Cardiff

Gloucester to Cardiff train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Gloucester (South West England) to Cardiff (East Wales). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

On average, it takes normally 1h01m by train to cover the 48 miles to go to Cardiff from Gloucester. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Gloucester to Cardiff train tickets

Gloucester - Cardiff prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Gloucester to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Gloucester - Cardiff: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Most of the time, the earlier you book your train, the cheaper it should be but there can be some exceptions. We had a look at the results from the past 6 months in order to identify the best time to get your train tickets Gloucester to Cardiff. The results reveal that getting your train from Gloucester to Cardiff in advance can be more expensive.

We found seats at £9 when buying your train 3 days in advance whereas you will need to spend at least £11 if you purchase your train 7 days in advance. Thus, according to our data, the best time to book your train is 3 days in advance as it is 17% cheaper than 7 days in advance.

Best prices for Gloucester to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Gloucester and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Gloucester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Gloucester - Cardiff train tickets

The best way to pay less on your Gloucester Cardiff train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Gloucester to Cardiff? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Gloucester Cardiff ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Gloucester to Cardiff (one way journey).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most train fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey