The distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Bristol (BRS) 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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Gloucester.
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Gloucester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Edinburgh and Gloucester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Gloucester. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Gloucester with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 55m.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Gloucester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Gloucester. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Gloucester. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Gloucester. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Edinburgh and Gloucester. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Gloucester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £185 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £145($175) | hourly | 595km (370 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3hrs | £130($155) | hourly | 511km (317 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £110($135) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 10m | £200($240) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 40m | £165($195) | hourly | 743km (462 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £185($215) | every 4 hours | 555km (345 miles) |
Train to Gloucester | 5h 55m | £210($250) | twice daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £23($27) | once daily | 646km (402 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £62($73) | on demand | 538km (334 miles) |
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