The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gloucester to Norwich
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gloucester to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Norwich will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 2 buses that leave Gloucester for Norwich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 256 km distance in an average of 7 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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 coach and train for Gloucester to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £118 Average Price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gloucester to Norwich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Norwich coaches for today, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:30 Gloucester | 8h05 | 14:35 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:00 Gloucester | 8h30 | 17:30 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:05 Gloucester | 7h40 | 23:45 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gloucester to Norwich
Buses from Gloucester to Norwich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 17:15. The fastest coach covers the 256 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 256 km |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Gloucester to NorwichYou can travel by bus between Gloucester to Norwich with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Gloucester to Norwich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- 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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