London to Gloucester bus with National Express

Coaches from London to Gloucester

There are frequent daily coaches from London to Gloucester, offering travellers a convenient direct service to the West Country county town from the capital, a handy alternative to the train. There are services roughly every hour heading west, with departures from the early morning to late at night throughout the week. Journey times from London Victoria Coach Station to Gloucester range from under three hours to almost four hours.

Which coach companies travel from London to Gloucester?

All direct coach services from London to Gloucester are operated by National Express. Most coach connections on this route head for Gloucester Bus Station but some services also stop at Longlevens Bus Station, a little further out of town.

How long is the coach from London to Gloucester?

The fastest National Express direct connection from London Victoria takes two hours and 35 minutes to complete the 116-mile route west to Gloucester. Most journeys take around three hours, but some routes involve additional stops en route and can take upwards of three hours and 30 minutes.

How many coaches are there from London to Gloucester?

There are between 25 and 30 daily departures from London Victoria Coach Station to Gloucester, with minor timetable differences depending on the day. Schedules begin with an early morning service and continue with coaches leaving London roughly every hour throughout the day and evening. The last service is just before midnight, although the Sunday schedule includes an additional overnight option leaving Victoria at 2:00 a.m., arriving in Gloucester three hours later.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Gloucester?

Departure coach station: London Victoria Coach Station is situated on the south-west side of the city centre, a short walk from the Underground station, which has connections on three routes across the city. Facilities include left luggage lockers, cafes and a range of shops.

Arrival coach station:  Gloucester Bus Station is located a short walk east of the town centre, opposite the railway station, with local bus services available from stops on Station Road and Market Parade. Longlevens Bus Station is north-east of the town centre with local buses stopping nearby on Cheltenham Road.