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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Princes Street via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gloucester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Gloucester and Edinburgh is 347 miles. The road distance is 335.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 17m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Edinburgh bus from?

Gloucester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 17m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Gloucester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Gloucester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Gloucester to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Edinburgh is 336 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Edinburgh.

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

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

Book your Gloucester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 17m
£125–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
10h 1m
£43–73
Drive 333.6 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Edinburghcar 333.6 mi
5h 48m
£82–118
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 14m
£67–152
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
6h 20m
£200–280
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£193–286
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 54m
£65–148
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 51m
£131–360
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 6m
£65–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 47m
£67–183
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 30m
£108–245
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 39m
£89–226

Gloucester to Edinburgh by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Princes Street via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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