Going from Norwich to Gloucester by train

About to set off from Norwich to Gloucester by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Norwich and Gloucester

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 US$136.28, 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 3 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 Norwich to Gloucester

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

  • 05:30 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:40 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:00 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:05 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 30 minutes from Norwich toward Gloucester.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 34 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Norwich to Gloucester

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 15 minutes, spanning 256 kilometres in total.

Booking Norwich to Gloucester trains in advance

Booking your Norwich to Gloucester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 and a half months before departure.

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Making your Norwich to Gloucester travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Gloucester.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Norwich to Gloucester?

The total distance between Norwich and Gloucester is 256 kilometres.

What is the Norwich to Gloucester train price?

The lowest price available on this route is US$136.28. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

How far in advance can I book my Norwich to Gloucester train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

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

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 15 minutes.