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Gloucester to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gloucester and Inverness takes 13h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 38m
Duration
528 mi
Distance
£228
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

best
  1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
10h 48m
£181–314

Gloucester to Inverness train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Gloucester and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 13h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 34m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail19h 22m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail15h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 2m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 13m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail20h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Inverness? 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 Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 527.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 38m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 10h 48m.

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