How to get from London to Gloucester
- 150 km as the crow flies
- 43 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Gloucester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 150 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
150 km
London to Gloucester: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London Heathrow → Gloucesterbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from London to Gloucester
FlixBus runs 43 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 43 | 05:00 | 23:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Gloucester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Gloucester, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
London to Gloucester: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Gloucester?
The most useful route takes about 2h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Gloucester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 23:50, from London Green Line Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Gloucester?
43 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from London to Gloucester leave from?
London Green Line Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Gloucester from London?
About 150 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Gloucester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €11. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Gloucester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Gloucester without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Gloucester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026