Birmingham to Gloucester by train
Gloucester lies 72 km (45 mi) south of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 88 km (55 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Birmingham | Gloucester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 132,416 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station | Gloucester Eastgate railway station |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | GL1 |
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Common questions
How far is Gloucester from Birmingham?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Gloucester by train?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Gloucester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.