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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Gloucester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Gloucester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gloucester and Edinburgh is 458.6 km. The road distance is 555 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 6h 8m.