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Gloucester to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
10:02
Last train
Last train
22:25
Departure city
Departure city
Gloucester
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
5h 30m
Distance
Distance
286 miles
Price
Price
€26.61*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

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10:02
5h 37m, 2 change
Gloucester
15:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountryAvanti West Coast
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10:02
6h 11m, Direct
Gloucester
16:13
Edinburgh (Waverley)
CrossCountry
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10:33
5h 47m, 2 change
Gloucester
16:20
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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10:33
6h 38m, 1 change
Gloucester
17:11
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Great Western RailwayCrossCountry
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11:37
6h 6m, 3 change
Gloucester
17:43
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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11:37
6h 22m, 1 change
Gloucester
17:59
Paris
Transport for WalesCrossCountry
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Ticket prices for Gloucester to Edinburgh typically cost around €26.61, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
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