Bus from Gloucester to London
6 direct routes · 180–235 min · first bus 04:10, last bus 02:25 (weekdays); night service UK044 runs 03:15–21:20. Today, a Sunday: first bus 04:40, last bus 02:25.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gloucester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | National Express | ~235 min | 8 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 04:25 | 02:25 | Elmbridge Road (after) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Arle Court, Cheltenham & Cirencester |
| UK044 | FlixBus | ~185 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 03:15 | 21:20 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Cheltenham & Swindon |
| 445 | National Express | ~210 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:20 | 12:35 | Elmbridge Road (after) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Arle Court & Cheltenham |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 401, 803, T55
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | National Express | ~180 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:10 | 09:15 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Stroud & Swindon |
| 803 | National Express | ~240 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:50 | 15:45 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Cirencester & Swindon |
| T55 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | weekends only | 10:35 | 10:35 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Cirencester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gloucester 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 444 bus, 445 bus, 401 bus or 803 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gloucester to London?
6 routes run directly from Gloucester to London: the 444 (National Express), the UK044 (FlixBus), the 445 (National Express), the 401 (National Express), the 803 (National Express), the T55 (National Express). The most frequent is the 444, 8 times each weekday — board at Elmbridge Road (after) and get off at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound), about 235 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gloucester to London?
Between 180 minutes on the 401 and 235 on the 444, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Arle Court, Cheltenham, Cirencester on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gloucester to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:10 and the last around 02:25 — and night service UK044 runs 03:15–21:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gloucester to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.