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Outbound fromThurso to Gloucester by train
It takes an average of 17h 42m to travel from Thurso to Gloucester by train, over a distance of around 467 miles (752 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Thurso to Gloucester and tickets for this journey start from £212 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 15:32 | |
| Departure station | Thurso | |
| Arrival station | Gloucester | |
| Journey time | From 13h 33m | |
| Distance | 467 miles (752 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £212 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Thurso to Gloucester in 13 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Thurso to Gloucester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 17 hours 42 minutes to travel the 467 miles (752 km) from Thurso to Gloucester by train, although you can get there in as little as 13 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Gloucester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Thurso to Gloucester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £212.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gloucester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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