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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Gloucester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Gloucester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Gloucester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester is 396 miles. The road distance is 335.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £200 - £290.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gloucester takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gloucester bus from?

Edinburgh to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £200 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Gloucester is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Gloucester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gloucester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gloucestertrain Edinburgh - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 55m
£200–290
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
4h 37m
£64–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
11h 15m
£71–168
Drive 333.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gloucestercar 333.3 mi
5h 48m
£82–118
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
4h 34m
£66–154
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m
£130–215
Train via Cheltenham Spa
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 3m
£199–282
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
5h 19m
£64–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
5h 22m
£67–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
5h 43m
£130–360
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
6h 19m
£106–244
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain
6h 37m
£100–236

Edinburgh to Gloucester by train

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Distance: 393.9 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Gloucester twice daily. Tickets cost £200–290 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 15m.

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