What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £75 - £190 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gloucester and Edinburgh is 396 miles. The road distance is 335.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucester to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £210 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverley takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Edinburgh bus from?

Gloucester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Edinburgh train from?

Gloucester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £210 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Gloucester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gloucester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Gloucester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Edinburgh is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

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Gloucester to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£210–290
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 6m
£56–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 10m
£76–185
Drive 333.6 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Edinburghcar 333.6 mi
5h 48m
£82–119
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 14m
£59–155
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 41m
£123–218
Train via Cheltenham Spa
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 7m
£203–295
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 56m
£68–145
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 54m
£131–378
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 48m
£64–170
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 33m
£107–263
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 38m
£82–214

Gloucester to Edinburgh by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 393.9 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverley once daily. Tickets cost £210–290 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 10m.

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