The average train between Bradford and Gloucester takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bradford and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Gloucester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Bradford to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Bradford to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Gloucester is 216.9 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 34m.