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.
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 from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Gloucester.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Gloucester.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train + 5 similar | 2h 50m | £120($140) | hourly | 521km (323 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £115($135) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
Fly to Cardiff (CWL), Train | 3h 30m | £240($280) | hourly | 638km (397 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 35m | £160($190) | hourly | 753km (468 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 60m | £105($120) | hourly | 667km (414 miles) |
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, plane and train | 4hrs | £115($135) | hourly | 596km (370 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
Train to Cheltenham Spa | 6h 30m | £180($210) | every 2 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £47($56) | twice daily | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 12hrs | £25($29) | once daily | 681km (423 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £100($115) | on demand | 565km (351 miles) |
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