London to Gloucester bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Gloucester

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£23

Fastest journey

3 h 10 m

Average duration

3 h 18 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

151 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Gloucester will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

Of the 17 buses that leave London for Gloucester every day 17 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 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:003h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:25Gloucester, Transport Hub
£81One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX444
21:003h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
00:20Gloucester, Transport Hub
£91One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
20:303h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
23:55Gloucester, Transport Hub
£131One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX444
11:003h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
14:30Gloucester, Transport Hub
£131One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:303h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
14:15Gloucester, Transport Hub
£151One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London to Gloucester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 £4, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 151 km

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Train

£12

Average Price

Cheapest

£51

Average Price

4h 2m

Average total duration

3h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

London to Gloucester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 9 July
Last updated at 15:55
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX40116:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
19:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX44517:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
20:10 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
22:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
Thursday 10 July
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
08:25 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
Delayed
10:00 06:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
13:30 13:30Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
Delayed
10:00 08:30London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
13:30 13:30Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h45
13:15 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
13:30 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX44511:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h10
14:40 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
16:35 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX40114:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
17:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX44514:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
18:00 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h05
19:05 Gloucester, Transport Hub0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
19:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
21:55 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
23:20 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX444
On time
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
01:25 Gloucester, Transport Hub
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Gloucester

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Buses from London to Gloucester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
151 km
Average bus duration
3h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
15
Fastest bus
2h 59m
First bus
00:15
Last bus
23:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach companies: National Express London to Gloucester

National Express coaches will get you between London and Gloucester from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Gloucester from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London to Gloucester coach information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10
  • National Express frequency: 12 a day

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.

FAQs: London to Gloucester coach

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Gloucester

London
Gloucester
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Gloucester.
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
The major coach station for arrivals in Gloucester is Gloucester, Transport Hub. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gloucester, Transport Hub for your trip to Gloucester from London.
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