What is the distance between Gloucester and Birmingham?

It's about 73 km (45 miles) from Gloucester to Birmingham.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gloucester to Birmingham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gloucester Bus Station, in Gloucester, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Bus Gloucester to Birmingham from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:30pm	Gloucester	2h 15m	2:45pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Gloucester	2h 15m	2:45pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Gloucester	2h 25m	4:30pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Gloucester	2h 25m	4:30pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 5m	9:15am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 5m	9:15am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Gloucester	1h 20m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 10m	9:05am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 35m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	1h 35m	8:15pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 10m	9:05am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Gloucester	1h 45m	3:35am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Gloucester	1h 35m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:55 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Gloucester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

74 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $40	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $141	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29722 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $15

National Express Gloucester Birmingham recent customer reviews

The first bus we caught was on time and even though we left 2 minutes late we got to our destination 10 mins early and on the way back it took longer then we expected

John W.

September 20, 2018

Good well priced service

Andrew C.

August 6, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Birmingham?

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gloucester to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Gloucester and Birmingham?
It's about 73 km (45 miles) from Gloucester to Birmingham.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gloucester to Birmingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gloucester Bus Station, in Gloucester, and end it at Coach Station, in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$20

11-19

$8

Today

$8

11-21

$12

11-22

$11

11-23

$11

11-24

$11

11-25

$8

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gloucester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $45 for a bus ticket from Gloucester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.