Cities Near Gloucester
Cities near Gloucester, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cheltenham, Stroud, Worcester. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Gloucester, UK is Cheltenham, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 7 mi / 12 km | 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Stroud | 8 mi / 13 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Worcester | 22 mi / 36 km | 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hereford | 24 mi / 39 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Swindon | 29 mi / 47 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kingswood | 31 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Redditch | 33 mi / 53 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bath | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kidderminster | 36 mi / 58 km | 1 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Gloucester
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cheltenham, Stroud, Worcester, Hereford, Swindon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Gloucester include Cheltenham, Stroud, Worcester, Hereford, Swindon. The closest is Cheltenham, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.