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The 14 Best Day Trips from Gloucester

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Gloucester, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff. The closest is Bristol, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Gloucester at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Birmingham72 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Bristol52 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Cardiff78 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Leicester114 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Coventry78 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Brent138 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nottingham142 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Reading99 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Swansea120 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Derby129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Southampton122 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Stoke-on-Trent127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Milton Keynes104 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Northampton102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Gloucester

  1. 1

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Gloucester2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Cadbury World.

    Also nearby: Wolverhampton.

  2. 2

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-west of Gloucester2 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of Gloucester3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Gloucester3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-east of Gloucester3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Brent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Gloucester4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Gloucester4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-east of Gloucester3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Swansea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km west of Gloucester3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Gloucester4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Gloucester3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Gloucester4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Gloucester3 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Northampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Gloucester3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Gloucester to Birmingham

A realistic pace for Birmingham, 72 km from Gloucester. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Gloucester
  2. 09:55Arrive in Birmingham (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Cadbury World
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
  6. 15:55Head back to Gloucester
  7. 17:20Home in Gloucester

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gloucester?
The best day trips from Gloucester are Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leicester, Coventry. The closest is Bristol, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gloucester?
Bristol is the closest, 52 km south-west of Gloucester, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gloucester?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Gloucester: Bristol (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Gloucester for a day out?
Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 72 km north of Gloucester and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gloucester?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nottingham at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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