Bus from London to Gloucester
6 direct routes · about 210 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gloucester as of 08:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 | ~210 min | 8 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 07:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cirencester, Cheltenham & Arle Court |
| UK044 | FlixBus | ~230 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:00 | 22:00 | Green Line Coach Station (Stop 5) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Swindon & Cheltenham |
| 445 | National Express | ~195 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 12:30 | 18:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cheltenham & Arle Court |
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 | ~235 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 15:00 | 17:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Swindon & Stroud |
| 803 | National Express | ~230 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:30 | 16:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Swindon, Cirencester & Cheltenham |
| T55 | National Express | ~185 min | 1 | weekends only | 19:40 | 19:40 | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cirencester |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 London to Gloucester?
6 routes run directly from London to Gloucester: 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 Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Transport Hub (Bay A), about 210 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Gloucester?
Around 210 minutes on the 444, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cirencester, Cheltenham, Arle Court on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Gloucester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Gloucester?
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.