What is the best way to travel from Gloucester to Edinburgh?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Edinburgh from Gloucester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Gloucester?
You can reach Edinburgh with just £45 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Gloucester to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Gloucester in just 13h 40m with a Bus from FlixBus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus13h 40m016:45GloucesterTransport Hub06:25EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 25/09/2026 16:45:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh
What are the most popular stations in Gloucester and Edinburgh?
In Gloucester, you will usually depart from Transport Hub, Longlevens or Central Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Haymarket Coach Stop, Princes Street or Haymarket Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Gloucester? With 1 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Gloucester and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £45 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Edinburgh in just 13h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Gloucester and Edinburgh are FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Gloucester and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gloucestershire Airport or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Gloucester to Edinburgh?
The most popular companies between Gloucester and Edinburgh, are FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Gloucester to Edinburgh
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Gloucester to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Gloucester to Edinburgh
How can I reach Edinburgh from Gloucester?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Gloucester.
How far is Edinburgh from Gloucester?
The distance between Gloucester and Edinburgh is 458.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Gloucester and Edinburgh?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 113 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Gloucester to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh with just £45 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Edinburgh?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 13h 40m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Gloucester and to Edinburgh
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Gloucester and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
