4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Gloucester
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Gloucester will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Gloucester without transferring at least 3 times.
6:47 AM4h36Oxford11:23 AMGloucester$221One-way2 transfers- 8:52 AM4h31Oxford1:23 PMGloucester$221One-way2 transfers
- 10:52 AM4h32Oxford3:24 PMGloucester$221One-way2 transfers
- 12:52 PM4h54Oxford5:46 PMGloucester$221One-way2 transfers
- 2:52 PM4h58Oxford7:50 PMGloucester$221One-way2 transfers
- 10:10 AM3h13Oxford1:23 PMGloucester$251One-way4 transfers
- 12:10 PM3h14Oxford3:24 PMGloucester$251One-way4 transfers
- 5:55 AM3h29Oxford9:24 AMGloucester$241One-way3 transfers
- 2:10 PM3h36Oxford5:46 PMGloucester$251One-way4 transfers
- 7:45 AM3h38Oxford11:23 AMGloucester$241One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Gloucester:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Gloucester costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Oxford to Gloucester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 06:47AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 08:52AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 4h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:23PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:24PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 12:52PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 02:52PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:12PM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Stagecoach Oxfordshire | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 13h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Oxford to Gloucester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Gloucester buses for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 AM Oxford | 3h29 | 9:24 AM Gloucester | 3 transfers | |
| 6:47 AM Oxford | 4h36 | 11:23 AM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 7:45 AM Oxford | 3h38 | 11:23 AM Gloucester | 3 transfers | |
| 8:52 AM Oxford | 4h31 | 1:23 PM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 10:10 AM Oxford | 3h13 | 1:23 PM Gloucester | 4 transfers | |
| 10:52 AM Oxford | 4h32 | 3:24 PM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 12:10 PM Oxford | 3h14 | 3:24 PM Gloucester | 4 transfers | |
| 12:52 PM Oxford | 4h54 | 5:46 PM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 2:10 PM Oxford | 3h36 | 5:46 PM Gloucester | 4 transfers | |
| 2:52 PM Oxford | 4h58 | 7:50 PM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 4:07 PM Oxford | 3h43 | 7:50 PM Gloucester | 3 transfers | |
| 5:12 PM Oxford | 13h59 | 7:11 AM Gloucester | 2 transfers | |
| 5:50 PM Oxford | 13h21 | 7:11 AM Gloucester | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Gloucester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Oxford to Gloucester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 22:28. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 13m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Oxfordshire from Oxford to GloucesterYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Gloucester with Stagecoach Oxfordshire for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Gloucester
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