Getting To Gloucester

Gloucester is conveniently situated on the M5, Junction 11 from the north and Junction 12 from the south. Only 2.5 hours from London and 1 hour from Birmingham, Gloucester is a perfect weekend break or day trip. 

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Book your train travel to Gloucester at GWR.com

Great Western Railway (GWR) runs long-distance and regional train services direct to Gloucester station from London Paddington, Reading, Bristol and Worcester

Save over 50% on train travel when you book in advance at GWR.com

More frequent train services started in May 2023. More information can be found here!

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By Train 

Gloucester Railway Station is just a 7-minute, flat walk from the City Centre and is served by frequent services to London, Birmingham, Bristol and Wales. There is also a café at the station where you can buy drinks and refreshments as well as onsite toilets.  

You can also visit the Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership website which aims to better connect visitors & local people with our rail network. 

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By Air 

Gloucester is just 1 hour from both Birmingham International Airport and Bristol Airport.  These two airports have a wide range of UK and international flights.  

At Gloucestershire Airport you can charter flights with companies such as Weston Aviation. 

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Buses 

There is an extensive bus network throughout Gloucester, plus regular buses to the Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Forest of Dean and Oxford. Routes can be planned, and tickets purchased on the Stagecoach app. 

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Taxis

Taxi ranks can be found outside the railway and bus stations, on Market Parade and Eastgate Street. Local taxi companies include Andy Cars Gloucester, A Star Taxi’s and Gloucester Taxi’s. 

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By Coach 

National Express services run to and from Gloucester Transport Hub, just a 5 minute, flat walk from the City Centre. There are direct routes to and from London Victoria and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

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By Car 

Gloucester is situated on the M5, Junction 11 from the north and Junction 12 from the south.   

Gloucester has plenty of car parking around the city centre. For postcodes, opening hours and tarriffs please visit the Gloucester City Council website. 

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Upon Arrival in Gloucester 

Although there are several large car parks in the City we recommend you use Gloucester’s excellent Park and Ride service, which offers a route from the north or south of the City, follow the signs on arrival. 

For sustainable travel links around Gloucestershire, visit Think Travel.