4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gloucester to London
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gloucester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to London will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 24 buses that leave Gloucester for London every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 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 25 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.
FlixBus21:202h55Gloucester, Transport Hub0:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£61One-way0 changes- FlixBus21:203h15Gloucester, Transport Hub0:35London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£61One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:353h40Gloucester, Transport Hub14:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:104h00Gloucester, Transport Hub19:10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:354h10Gloucester, Transport Hub14:45London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus21:202h55Gloucester, Transport Hub0:15London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£61One-way0 changes
- FlixBus21:203h15Gloucester, Transport Hub0:35London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station£61One-way0 changes
NX44419:003h20Gloucester, Transport Hub22:20London, Victoria Coach Station£171One-way0 changes- FlixBus5:003h25Gloucester, Transport Hub8:25London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)£101One-way0 changes
- NX44417:253h25Gloucester, Transport Hub20:50London, Victoria Coach Station£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 151 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Gloucester to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to London coaches for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX444 | Delayed 12:30 1:20Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h30 | 11:00 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | 3:40 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h40 | 7:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | Delayed 12:30 3:40Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h10 | 11:00 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h25 | 7:25 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h00 | 8:00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | Delayed 12:30 4:20Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h00 | 11:00 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX445 | 5:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h10 | 9:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | 7:45 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h05 | 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | Delayed 12:30 8:00Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h50 | 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| GW141900 · L16826 | On time 8:20 Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h18 | 10:38 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
| NX445 | 9:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h35 | 12:35 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| GW141700 · V65882 | On time 9:25 Gloucester station (GCR) | 2h22 | 11:47 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h10 | 13:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h40 | 13:15 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | Delayed 12:30 10:50Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h00 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX445 | 11:30 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h35 | 15:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | On time 12:30 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h20 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | On time 14:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h50 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h30 | 17:40 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h00 | 18:10 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | On time 15:15 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h35 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | On time 16:35 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h15 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | On time 18:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h20 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:20 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h15 | 23:35 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:20 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 2h55 | 23:15 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | 1:20 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h30 | 4:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX444 | 3:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 3h40 | 6:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX401 | 3:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub | 4h10 | 7:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gloucester to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Gloucester to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 151 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 151 km |
Average bus duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Gloucester to LondonYou can travel by bus between Gloucester to London with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Gloucester to London
Travellers heading for the capital from the West Country town can choose from frequent daily direct coaches from Gloucester to London Victoria Coach Station. Schedules include very early morning services timed to arrive in the capital in time for breakfast and roughly hourly departures. These start from the early morning and run throughout the day until late night throughout the week. Journey times from Gloucester are three hours for the fastest trips but usually take about 30 minutes longer.
Which coach companies travel from Gloucester to London?
UK national coach operator National Express operates all the direct coach departures from Gloucester to London Victoria Coach Station. Services start from the main town bus terminus but some routes also include a stop at Gloucester Longlevens, a little east of the town centre.
How long is the coach from Gloucester to London?
The quickest National Express direct connections from Gloucester to London Victoria are the late morning and early afternoon departures, taking three hours to cover the 116-mile route east to the capital. Most journeys take around three hours and 30 minutes, but some routes with more stops take a little over four hours.
How many coaches are there from Gloucester to London?
There are between 25 and 30 daily departures to London Victoria Coach Station from Gloucester throughout the week, with schedules differing slightly according to the day. Timetables include an overnight connection leaving Gloucester after midnight and very early morning departures ideal for business travellers. Coaches leave Gloucester roughly every hour throughout the day until the mid evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Gloucester to London?
Departure coach station: Gloucester Bus Station is located adjacent to the train station, a short walk east of the centre of town, with local bus routes stopping close by on Station Road and Market Parade. Longlevens Bus Station is a little further out, north-east of the town centre, and is connected by local buses stopping on Cheltenham Road.
Arrival coach station: London Victoria Coach Station is located on the south-west side of central London, with bus routes from stops on Ebury Street and Buckingham Palace Road and Underground trains on three lines from the nearby Tube station. Passenger facilities include luggage storage, fast food dining options and supermarket shopping.
FAQs: Gloucester to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and London
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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