Gloucester to Cardiff by train
Cardiff lies 78 km (48 mi) south-west of Gloucester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 95 km (59 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Gloucester | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 132,416 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Gloucester Eastgate railway station | Cardiff Queen Street railway station, Fairwater railway station, Ty Glas railway station |
| Postal codes | GL1 | CF10–CF24 |
Where to book trains from Gloucester to Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Gloucester?
78 km (48 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gloucester; by road roughly 95 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Cardiff by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gloucester and Cardiff?
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.