The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gloucester to Dartford
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gloucester to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Dartford will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 12 buses that leave Gloucester for Dartford every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.
FlixBus10:353h40Gloucester, Transport Hub14:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:354h10Gloucester, Transport Hub14:45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:104h00Gloucester, Transport Hub19:10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:004h00Gloucester, Transport Hub9:00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:003h25Gloucester, Transport Hub8:25London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:202h55Gloucester, Transport Hub0:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:203h15Gloucester, Transport Hub0:35London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:003h25Gloucester, Transport Hub8:25London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:103h30Gloucester, Transport Hub18:40London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:353h40Gloucester, Transport Hub14:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 176 km
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gloucester to Dartford
Buses from Gloucester to Dartford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:05, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 176 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 176 km |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 5:05 |
Last bus 21:15 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Bus providers: National Express from Gloucester to DartfordYou can travel by bus between Gloucester to Dartford with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Gloucester to Dartford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Dartford 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 Dartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- 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.
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