Distance from Gloucestershire to Cardiff: ~45 Miles (72 km) by Road

The driving distance from Gloucestershire (county in South West England) to Cardiff (capital of Wales) is approximately:

• 45 miles (72 km) via M4 / M48
• Time: 50–70 minutes (normal traffic)

🛣️ Typical Route

1. Take M5 south from Gloucester/Cheltenham
2. Join M4 west at Almondsbury Interchange (J20)
3. Cross Severn Bridge (M48) or Prince of Wales Bridge (M4) into Wales
4. Follow M4 to Cardiff

🌉 Bridge Tolls

• Both bridges now FREE (tolls removed Dec 2018)
• Formerly £5.60 each way — major savings

🚂 Alternatives

• Train: Gloucester → Cardiff Central ~1 hr 15 min (via Severn Tunnel)
• Bus: National Express — 1 hr 30 min

📍 Note on "Gloucestershire"

Since it's a county, exact distance varies:

• Gloucester (city): 43 mi / 65 min
• Cheltenham: 47 mi / 65 min
• Stroud: 50 mi / 70 min
• Cirencester: 55 mi / 75 min

Close neighbors — separated by a bridge, united by history.