Bus from Gloucester to Swindon
4 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 04:10, last bus 18:30 (weekdays); night service UK044 runs 03:15–21:20.
Next buses to Swindon as of 04:34
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK044 | FlixBus | ~90 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 03:15 | 21:20 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Regent Circus (Stop CB) | Cheltenham |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 401, 803, 444
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 | ~94 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:10 | 09:15 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Sussex Place (SE-bound) | Stroud |
| 803 | National Express | ~85 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:50 | 15:45 | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Cirencester |
| 444 | National Express | ~90 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 | Elmbridge Road (after) | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Cheltenham & 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 401 bus, 803 bus or 444 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gloucester to Swindon?
4 routes run directly from Gloucester to Swindon: the UK044 (FlixBus), the 401 (National Express), the 803 (National Express), the 444 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK044, 8 times each weekday — board at Transport Hub (Bay A) and get off at Regent Circus (Stop CB), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gloucester to Swindon?
Around 90 minutes on the UK044, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cheltenham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gloucester to Swindon?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:10 and the last around 18:30 — and night service UK044 runs 03:15–21:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gloucester to Swindon?
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.