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National Waterways Museum Gloucester
National museum of inland waterway life with historic boats, canal stories, and interactive displays in a dockside warehouse.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Gloucester will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 27 buses that leave London for Gloucester on Sat, Jul 25, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 25 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jul 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.
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NX444Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Gloucester:
A bus is $41 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Gloucester costing on average $52 (€52).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€11) compared to roughly $45 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€35). The journey takes 2h 54m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Gloucester buses for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX444 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 11:15 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:05 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 12:30 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX445 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h59 | 11:59 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:50 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 1:20 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 3:00 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 9:25 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 10:40 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:50 AM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 12:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX444 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h45 | 2:05 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 1 transfer | |
NX444 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:05 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 3:10 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h50 | 4:05 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX444 | 12:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h15 | 4:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 1 transfer | |
NX444 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 4:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX444 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 3h50 | 5:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 1 transfer | |
NX444 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 1 transfer | |
NX445 | 3:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 6:25 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h05 | 8:05 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX444 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX401 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h40 | 8:40 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX445 | 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 8:55 PM Gloucester, Transport Hub | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London to Gloucester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€6) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Gloucester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gloucester trip today.
National museum of inland waterway life with historic boats, canal stories, and interactive displays in a dockside warehouse.
Main city museum covering Gloucester’s Roman origins, local history, and art collections. A strong starting point for understanding the city.
Dockside venue exploring soldiers’ stories through exhibitions in a dramatic historic setting. Known for changing military-themed displays.
Atmospheric dockside district with restored warehouses, outlet shopping, waterside paths, and strong industrial character.
Large central park with lakes, play areas, open lawns, and seasonal events. Popular for relaxing walks near the city centre.
Historic shopping street linking key central sights, lined with notable buildings and useful for exploring Gloucester on foot.
Double Gloucester cheese is a rich, firm cow's milk cheese from Gloucestershire, long tied to local dairies and famously used in the county's cheese-rolling tradition.
Single Gloucester is a milder, more crumbly traditional cheese from the county, protected for local production and valued as a classic regional table cheese.
Gloucester Old Spot pork highlights meat from the county's famous heritage pig breed, prized for succulent, well-marbled pork in roasts and sausages.
Stylish dockside restaurant at Gloucester Docks known for steaks, British classics, and polished service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Historic city centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a traditional timber-framed setting popular with locals and visitors.
Well-regarded waterside restaurant at Gloucester Docks with modern British dishes, cocktails, and a lively contemporary atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are generally cheaper than in London or Bath.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tips are small and not expected.
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Gloucester Transport Hub -> The Cross, Gloucester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Gloucester by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Gloucester buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Gloucester, Transport Hub station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Gloucester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The Crown Rivers (in the station), Giraffe (in the station), Wagamama (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Elevators, ramps.
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