The average train between Gloucester and Inverness takes 13h 49m 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.
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 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 13h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 13m • 3 changes


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20h 34m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Inverness station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Gloucester to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Gloucester to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Inverness is 637 km. The road distance is 849 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 10h 48m.