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Cathays to Gloucester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cathays to Gloucester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £4.30, with average prices for this route around £24.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:45 1h 31m, Changes required Cathays	16:16 Gloucester	Find Tickets
15:08 1h 35m, Changes required Cathays	16:43 Gloucester	Find Tickets
15:15 1h 28m, Changes required Cathays	16:43 Gloucester	Find Tickets
15:38 1h 40m, Changes required Cathays	17:18 Gloucester	Find Tickets
15:45 1h 33m, Changes required Cathays	17:18 Gloucester	Find Tickets
16:08 1h 37m, Changes required Cathays	17:45 Paris	Find Tickets

Cathays to Gloucester Train Route Details

First train

05:39

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Cathays

Arrival station

Gloucester

Journey time

1h 21m

Distance

78 km

Price

£4.30*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

How to book cheap train tickets from Cathays to Gloucester

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Cathays to Gloucester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cathays to Gloucester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cathays to Gloucester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cathays to Gloucester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cathays to Gloucester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cathays to Gloucester train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Cathays to Gloucester Train prices and times

Cathays to Gloucester Train Route Details