4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gloucester to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
12 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gloucester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Edinburgh will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
To travel from Gloucester to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
NX100 · NX1831:5015h25Gloucester, Transport Hub17:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£461One-way1 change- NX100 · NX1837:5512h30Gloucester, Transport Hub20:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£471One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:1015h15Gloucester, Transport Hub6:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£971One-way1 change- NX444 · NX59415:5015h30Gloucester, Transport Hub7:20Edinburgh, Bus Station£1111One-way1 change
- NX444 · NX5912:2016h15Gloucester, Transport Hub18:35Edinburgh, Bus Station£1271One-way1 change
- NX100 · NX1837:5512h30Gloucester, Transport Hub20:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£471One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus15:1015h15Gloucester, Transport Hub6:25Edinburgh, Bus Station£971One-way1 change
- NX100 · NX1831:5015h25Gloucester, Transport Hub17:15Edinburgh, Bus Station£461One-way1 change
- NX444 · NX59415:5015h30Gloucester, Transport Hub7:20Edinburgh, Bus Station£1111One-way1 change
- NX444 · NX5912:2016h15Gloucester, Transport Hub18:35Edinburgh, Bus Station£1271One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Gloucester to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 459 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £116 Average Price | £46 Average Price |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Edinburgh coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX444 · NX591 | Delayed 17:25 1:20Gloucester, Transport Hub | 16h15 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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| NX100 · NX183 | 0:50 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 15h25 | 16:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX444 · NX591 | 1:20 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 16h15 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX100 · NX183 | 6:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 12h30 | 19:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 15h15 | 5:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX444 · NX594 | 14:50 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 15h30 | 6:20 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh
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Buses from Gloucester to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 459 km distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 459 km |
Average bus duration 11h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 0:50 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Gloucester to EdinburghYou can travel by bus between Gloucester to Edinburgh with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Gloucester to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Edinburgh
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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