The average train between Edinburgh and Gloucester takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Gloucester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gloucester station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Edinburgh to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Edinburgh to Gloucester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester is 458.6 km. The road distance is 555 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gloucester via Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 48m.