Bus from Abbeydale (Gloucester) to Matson
5 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 22:23 (weekdays).
Next buses to Matson as of 01:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Abbeydale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Stagecoach West | ~4 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 09:25 | 14:25 | Christchurch (opp) | Matson Lane (by) | — |
| M5 | Stagecoach West | ~4 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 06:23 | 22:23 | Christchurch (opp) | Chervil Close (before) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · JD12, JD8, JD6
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD12 | John Dix Travel | ~4 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Christchurch (opp) | Matson Lane (by) | — |
| JD8 | John Dix Travel | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:24 | 15:24 | Christchurch (opp) | Matson Lane (by) | Upton St Leonards |
| JD6 | John Dix Travel | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Shergar Close (after) | Chervil Close (before) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Abbeydale on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 13 bus or M5 bus timetable.
Fares from Abbeydale to Matson
- £2.40 adult single on the 13 (Stagecoach West)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the M5 (Stagecoach West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Abbeydale to Matson?
5 routes run directly from Abbeydale to Matson: the 13 (Stagecoach West), the M5 (Stagecoach West), the JD12 (John Dix Travel), the JD8 (John Dix Travel), the JD6 (John Dix Travel). The most frequent is the 13, 6 times each weekday — board at Christchurch (opp) and get off at Matson Lane (by), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Abbeydale to Matson?
Around 4 minutes on the 13, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Abbeydale to Matson?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 22:23. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Abbeydale to Matson?
Adult singles from Abbeydale to Matson: £2.40 on the 13 (Stagecoach West); £3.00 on the M5 (Stagecoach West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.