How to travel from Dunfermline to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dunfermline and Gloucester is around 521km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Dunfermline and Gloucester is around 521km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Dunfermline and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Gloucester. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Dunfermline and Gloucester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Gloucester. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Navigation Street and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Gloucester. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dunfermline and Gloucester. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Gloucester

Transport options from Dunfermline to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 5 similar
2h 50m
£120($140)
hourly521km (323 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
£115($135)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train3h 30m
£240($280)
hourly638km (397 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 35m
£160($190)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 60m
£105($120)
hourly667km (414 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train4hrs
£115($135)
hourly596km (370 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£165($195)
every 2 hours578km (359 miles)
Train to Cheltenham Spa6h 30m
£180($210)
every 2 hours660km (410 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
£47($56)
twice daily660km (410 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth12hrs
£25($29)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£100($115)
on demand565km (351 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester