The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swansea to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swansea to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Gloucester will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Swansea for Gloucester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 120 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Gloucester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Gloucester coaches for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:10 Swansea | 4h45 | 07:55 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:40 Swansea | 4h55 | 18:35 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:45 Swansea | 6h25 | 22:10 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swansea to Gloucester
Buses from Swansea to Gloucester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 120 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 120 km |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 03:10 |
Last bus 23:10 |
FAQs: Swansea to Gloucester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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