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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Inverness
Cheapest price
£266
Average price
£294
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
12 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Inverness will cost around £294 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £266.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester for Inverness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 637 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Gloucester to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, and a train costs an average of £316.
Distance: 637 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£316 Average Price | £147 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 45m Average total duration 20h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Inverness trains for today, Friday 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 06:04 Gloucester | 10h58 | 17:02 Inverness | 3 changes | |
 | 10:49 Gloucester | 9h16 | 20:05 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 12:45 Gloucester | 10h34 | 23:19 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 16:45 Gloucester | 19h21 | 12:06 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 22:51 Gloucester | 15h24 | 14:15 Inverness | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Inverness
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Trains from Gloucester to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £316 but you can travel from only £55 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 13:49. The fastest train covers the 637 km distance in 9h 18m.
Distance 637 km |
Average train duration 9h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £316 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 18m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 13:49 |
Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Inverness trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Inverness from £55. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Inverness by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Inverness
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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