The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Gloucester
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cardiff for Gloucester on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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 bus for Cardiff to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cardiff to Gloucester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Gloucester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Gloucester buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Cardiff | 2h35 | 5:35 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Cardiff | 2h00 | 6:10 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Cardiff | 3h45 | 8:50 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Cardiff | 3h35 | 8:50 PM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Cardiff | 3h40 | 12:50 AM Gloucester | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Gloucester
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 23:34 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to GloucesterYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Gloucester with National Express for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Gloucester

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cardiff, Millennium Stadium, which is located around 0.1 miles (236 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Gloucester, Transport Hub, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
- 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.
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- 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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