Discover Gloucester to Lydney by train

Planning a train adventure from Gloucester to Lydney? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Gloucester and Lydney

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £6.76, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Gloucester to Lydney

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Gloucester to Lydney:

  • 05:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:14 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:50 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:09 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 19 minutes from Gloucester toward Lydney.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 40 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between Gloucester and Lydney

The route’s fastest journey takes 18 minutes, covering a total of 26 kilometres.

Booking Gloucester to Lydney trains in advance

Booking your Gloucester to Lydney tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Gloucester and Lydney by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Learn even more about travelling from Gloucester to Lydney by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Lydney.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Gloucester to Lydney?

The total distance between Gloucester and Lydney is 26 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Gloucester to Lydney?

The lowest price on this route is £6.76. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Gloucester to Lydney?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Gloucester to Lydney by train?

The fastest journey time is 18 minutes.