401 London - Gloucester
Operated by National Express. First bus 04:10, last bus 22:30. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 04:10–06:55. Sunday–Thursday nights. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 401? 19 other bus routes are numbered 401 elsewhere in the UK — see every 401 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 to Belgravia, Victoria - Swindon | 12:00 to Belgravia, Victoria - Swindon | 15:00 to Belgravia, Victoria - Gloucester | 17:00 to Belgravia, Victoria - Gloucester | 19:30 to Belgravia, Victoria - Trowbridge | 21:50 to Swindon - Trowbridge | 22:00 to Wroughton - Trowbridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | 09:30 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:30 | · | · |
| Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | 10:30 | 13:00 | 16:10 | 18:10 | 20:20 | · | · |
| Great Western Hospital (NW-bound) | 11:45 | 14:20 | 17:35 | 19:35 | 21:35 | · | · |
| Sun Inn (NW-bound) | 11:47 | 14:22 | 17:37 | 19:37 | 21:37 | · | · |
| Sussex Place (NW-bound) | 11:50 | 14:25 | 17:40 | 19:40 | 21:40 | · | · |
| Fleming Way (Stop N1) | 11:55 | 14:30 | 17:50 | 19:50 | 21:50 | 21:50 | · |
| Dark Lane (opp) | · | · | 18:20 | 20:25 | · | · | · |
| Merrywalks (Stop B) | · | · | 18:30 | 20:35 | · | · | · |
| Transport Hub (Bay A) | · | · | 18:55 | 20:55 | · | · | · |
| White Hart (W-bound) | · | · | · | · | 22:00 | · | 22:00 |
| NX Coach Stop (NW-bound) | · | · | · | · | 22:30 | 22:30 | · |
| Market Place (N-bound) | · | · | · | · | 22:45 | 22:45 | 22:45 |
| Town Hall (Stop A) | · | · | · | · | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off and where it finishes — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 7 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 04:10
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 8 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 8 journeys, first 04:40
- Sunday, 27 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 8 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 8 journeys, first 04:40
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 1 journey, first 17:00 towards Victoria: 6 journeys, first 04:40
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 7 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 04:10
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 7 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 04:10
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Trowbridge: 7 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 04:10
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Trowbridge: 7 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 7 journeys, first 04:10
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Trowbridge: 8 journeys, first 09:30 towards Victoria: 8 journeys, first 04:40
Route map
All stops on route 401
401 towards Trowbridge
All 13 stops
- Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) Belgravia
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- Great Western Hospital (NW-bound) Common Head
- Sun Inn (NW-bound) Coate
- Sussex Place (NW-bound) Walcot East
- Fleming Way (Stop N1) Swindon
- Dark Lane (opp) Chalford
- Merrywalks (Stop B) Stroud
- Transport Hub (Bay A) Gloucester
- White Hart (W-bound) Wroughton
- NX Coach Stop (NW-bound) Devizes
- Market Place (N-bound) Melksham
- Town Hall (Stop A) Trowbridge
401 towards Victoria
All 13 stops
- NX Coach Stop (opp) Devizes
- Town Hall (Stop A) Trowbridge
- Market Place (S-bound) Melksham
- High Street (E-bound) Wroughton
- Transport Hub (Bay A) Gloucester
- Merrywalks (Stop N) Stroud
- Dark Lane (nr) Chalford
- Fleming Way (Stop N1) Swindon
- Sussex Place (SE-bound) Walcot East
- Sun Inn (SE-bound) Coate
- Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) Heathrow Airport
- West Cromwell Road / Tesco (Stop D) Earls Court
- London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) Victoria
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 401 coach?
The first 401 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 401 coach?
The last 401 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 401 coach cost?
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.
Who runs the 401 coach?
The 401 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from National Express via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). National Express last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 12 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.