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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Gloucester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Gloucester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $24
Saturday
from $32
Sunday
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $20
Wednesday
from $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:50 PM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    7:55 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $21? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 88%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      6:20 PM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      6:35 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      55 mi
      Cardiff
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Gloucester via Cheltenham, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      8:45 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      11:00 AM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:10 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:50 PM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $29? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 91%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      6:05 PM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      6:20 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      55 mi
      Cardiff
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Gloucester via Cheltenham, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      8:45 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      11:00 AM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:50 PM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    7:55 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 85%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      6:20 PM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      6:35 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      55 mi
      Cardiff
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Gloucester via Cheltenham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      8:45 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      11:00 AM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:50 PM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    7:55 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Gloucester via Cheltenham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 50m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      8:45 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      11:00 AM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 45m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    9:50 PM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    1:50 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    4:30 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    7:55 AM
    Gloucester
    Transport Hub
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cardiff via Gloucester, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 85%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      8:50 PM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      9:05 PM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      55 mi
      Cardiff
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Gloucester via Cheltenham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 45m
      0
      6:10 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      8:45 AM
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      0h 20m
      0
      10:35 AM
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Bus Station
      10:55 AM
      Gloucester
      Transport Hub
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $3
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Gloucester

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Gloucester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Cardiff to Gloucester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cardiff and Gloucester.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Cardiff to Gloucester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Gloucester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Gloucester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Gloucester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 3h 25m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 48.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Gloucester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cardiff for Gloucester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/08/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
$24
Saturday 05/10
$32
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$20
Tuesday 05/13
$20
Wednesday 05/14
$20
Thursday 05/15
$20
Friday 05/16
$20
Saturday 05/17
$17
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$20
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Gloucester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Gloucester, with $20. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Gloucester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Gloucester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Gloucester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Gloucester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Gloucester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Gloucester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Gloucester? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Gloucester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Gloucester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Gloucester? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Gloucester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Gloucester bus

How much does a Cardiff Gloucester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 3h 45m to reach Gloucester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Gloucester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gloucester.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Gloucester each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Gloucester bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Gloucester take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Gloucester is offered by National Express and takes 3h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Gloucester?

The earliest bus arriving in Gloucester from Cardiff starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Gloucester?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Gloucester starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Gloucester route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Gloucester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gloucester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Gloucester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Gloucester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Gloucester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Gloucester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Gloucester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Gloucester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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