The average train between Southampton and Gloucester takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Gloucester station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Southampton to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Southampton to Gloucester train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Southampton and Gloucester is 121.8 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gloucester via Reading in around 3h 4m.