Bus from Swindon to Gloucester
4 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 07:55, last bus 00:10 (weekdays); night service 444 runs at 01:05.
Next buses to Gloucester as of 18:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swindon, 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 | ~85 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:55 | 00:10 | Regent Circus (Stop CB) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cheltenham |
| 803 | National Express | ~80 min | 4 | Fridays only | 11:55 | 19:05 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cirencester & Cheltenham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 401, 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 | ~75 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 17:40 | 19:40 | Sussex Place (NW-bound) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Stroud |
| 444 | National Express | ~80 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:05 | 01:05 | Fleming Way (Stop N1) | Transport Hub (Bay A) | Cirencester, Cheltenham & Arle Court |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swindon 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 803 bus, 401 bus or 444 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swindon to Gloucester?
4 routes run directly from Swindon to Gloucester: the UK044 (FlixBus), the 803 (National Express), the 401 (National Express), the 444 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK044, 8 times each weekday — board at Regent Circus (Stop CB) and get off at Transport Hub (Bay A), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swindon to Gloucester?
Around 85 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 Swindon to Gloucester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:55 and the last around 00:10 — and night service 444 runs at 01:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swindon 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.