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National Waterways Museum Gloucester
Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
8 h 1 m
Buses on 18 Sept
6
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £142.
Distance: 206 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester costing on average £142.
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.97. The journey takes 9h 30m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 Bus Station | 7h15 | 17:35 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:20 Bus Station | 8h35 | 20:55 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:20 Bus Station | 8h35 | 22:55 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:30 Bus Station | 7h50 | 0:20 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:10 Bus Station | 16h30 | 10:40 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:25 Bus Station | 18h55 | 14:20 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 7:00 Bus Station | 9h35 | 16:35 Gloucester | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Gloucester run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £57 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:11, the last at 17:14. The fastest coach covers the 206 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 206 km |
Average bus duration 9h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 5:11 |
Last bus 17:14 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Museum inside a Victorian dock warehouse with boat displays, canal history and exhibits on Gloucester’s trading links and waterways.
City museum covering Gloucester’s Roman origins, local archaeology, folk life and art in a convenient central location.
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Pedestrianised city-centre street lined with historic buildings, shops and arcades. Useful for exploring Gloucester’s urban character on foot.
Main civic square with seating, events and surrounding heritage buildings. A practical starting point for seeing the cathedral quarter and centre.
A protected blue cheese from nearby Berkeley in Gloucestershire, known for its creamy texture and strong savoury flavour.
A traditional Gloucestershire cider made from local apples, important in the county’s orchard and pub culture.
A rich fruit loaf associated with Gloucestershire, usually made with dried fruit, spice and tea, and often served sliced with butter.
Long-established Indian restaurant in the city centre, known for classic curries and polished service in elegant surroundings.
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Stylish bistro in Gloucester Docks known for British and European plates, cocktails and a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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