How to travel from Inverness to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Gloucester is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Gloucester.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance783km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Gloucester by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Inverness and Gloucester is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Inverness and Gloucester by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Gloucester. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Inverness and Gloucester. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Inverness and Gloucester. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham Navigation Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Gloucester. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Inverness and Gloucester. The distance is around 783km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Gloucester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Gloucester

Transport options from Inverness to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
3hrs
£105($125)
every 2 hours782km (486 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 15m
£215($255)
every 2 hours698km (434 miles)
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train3h 40m
£210($245)
every 2 hours936km (582 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train4h 25m
£190($220)
every 2 hours929km (577 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train4h 30m
£200($235)
every 2 hours725km (450 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
£235($280)
every 3 hours789km (490 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 20m
£140($165)
every 4 hours889km (552 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
£215($255)
4 times a day849km (528 miles)
Train via Edinburgh9h 30m
£255($300)
4 times a day932km (579 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
£51($60)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
£89($105)
on demand783km (486 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