The average train between Watford and Gloucester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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 Watford and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Gloucester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Watford to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Watford to Gloucester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Watford and Gloucester is 129.3 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 53m.