The average train between Gloucester and Inverness takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h. 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 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 1m • 3 changes


9h • 3 changes


10h 15m • 3 changesArrives next day



20h 17m • 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 station and Haymarket station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Gloucester to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Gloucester and Inverness is 637 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 10h 48m.