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How to get fromCape Town to Gloucesterby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape Town to Gloucester by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane CPT - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain train
    17h 2m
    £240–847

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane CPT - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    15h 53m
    £297–856

  3. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CPT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    14h 59m
    £358–939

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane CPT - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Gloucestertrain train
    19h 12m
    £396–1,062

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CPT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain train
    16h 55m
    £445–1,228

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CPT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    18h
    £496–911

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane CPT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Gloucestertrain train
    19h 34m
    £401–1,402

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration17h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,096.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 2m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Gloucester, England?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Gloucester. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Gloucester. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Gloucester.

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