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The average train between Gloucester and Edinburgh takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Gloucester to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gloucester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 6h 18m.

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