What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Reading?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Reading from Gloucester?
You can reach Reading with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 35m005:30GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express5h 30m004:50GloucesterTransport Hub10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 40m013:35GloucesterTransport Hub20:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 40m010:10GloucesterTransport Hub16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 10:10:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express5h 30m004:50GloucesterTransport Hub10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 35m005:30GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 40m013:35GloucesterTransport Hub20:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 40m010:10GloucesterTransport Hub16:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 10:10:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 15m004:30GloucesterTransport Hub10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 04:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m012:40GloucesterTransport Hub19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 15m005:50GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 30m008:20GloucesterTransport Hub14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m018:50Gloucester20:50Reading0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 18:50:00 to , Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express6h 15m005:50GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 15m004:30GloucesterTransport Hub10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 04:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 40m012:40GloucesterTransport Hub19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 12:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 30m008:20GloucesterTransport Hub14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 08:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 16m006:10GloucesterCentral Station07:26ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:10:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m007:05GloucesterCentral Station08:26ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:05:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 18m008:14GloucesterCentral Station09:32ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 08:14:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 18m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 20m005:11GloucesterCentral Station06:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Reading?
You can get to Reading from Gloucester in just 1h 16m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express5h 30m004:50GloucesterTransport Hub10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 10m007:05GloucesterTransport Hub13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 35m005:30GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 40m013:35GloucesterTransport Hub20:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express5h 30m004:50GloucesterTransport Hub10:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 04:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express6h 10m007:05GloucesterTransport Hub13:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 07:05:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 35m005:30GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 05:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 40m013:35GloucesterTransport Hub20:15ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:35:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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National Express6h 15m004:30GloucesterTransport Hub10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 04:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 15m005:50GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 05:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 30m008:20GloucesterTransport Hub14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 08:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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National Express6h 40m012:40GloucesterTransport Hub19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 12:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 16m006:10GloucesterCentral Station07:26ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 06:10:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 07:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 18m008:14GloucesterCentral Station09:32ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 08:14:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 09:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 18m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 20m005:11GloucesterCentral Station06:31ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 06:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m007:05GloucesterCentral Station08:26ReadingCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 07:05:00 to Central Station, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 08:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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BlaBlaCar2h 0m018:50Gloucester20:50Reading0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 18:50:00 to , Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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National Express6h 15m005:50GloucesterTransport Hub12:05ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 05:50:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 12:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 15m004:30GloucesterTransport Hub10:45ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 04:30:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
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National Express6h 30m008:20GloucesterTransport Hub14:50ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 08:20:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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National Express6h 40m012:40GloucesterTransport Hub19:20ReadingMereoak Park & Ride0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 27/02/2025 12:40:00 to Mereoak Park & Ride, Reading (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/02/2025 19:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Gloucester to Reading
What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Reading?
In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Longlevens or Transport Hub, while in Reading you will be arriving at Station Road (Stop SD), Tilehurst Station or University (Redlands Rd), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Reading from Gloucester? With 6 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Gloucester and Reading, you can pay as low as £13 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Reading in just 1h 16m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Gloucester and Reading are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Gloucester and Reading is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gloucestershire Airport or to Lower Earley, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Farnborough Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Gloucester to Reading?
The most popular companies between Gloucester and Reading, are National Express, Great Western Railway (GWR) and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR)
All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Reading
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Reading. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Gloucester to Reading
How can I reach Reading from Gloucester?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Reading from Gloucester.
How far is Reading from Gloucester?
The distance between Gloucester and Reading is 98.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Reading?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 17 kgs, and a flight 24 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Reading?
You can get to Reading with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Reading?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Reading in just 1h 16m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Gloucester and to Reading
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Gloucester and to Reading. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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