The average train between Portsmouth and Gloucester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Gloucester station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Portsmouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Portsmouth to Gloucester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Gloucester is 143.1 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gloucester via Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 41m.