What's the distance between Birmingham and Gloucester by coach?

The distance between Birmingham and Gloucester by coach is approximately 45 miles (73 km).

How can I get from Birmingham to Gloucester without driving?

You can travel to Gloucester from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Birmingham to Gloucester from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Coach Station	1h 20m	20:20	Gloucester	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	20:20	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	15:45	Coach Station	3h 15m	19:00	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	15:45	Coach Station	3h 15m	19:00	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	19:00	Coach Station	1h 20m	20:20	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	20:20	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	06:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	06:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	06:45	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	20:20	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	20:20	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	06:45	Gloucester	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Gloucester on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:50	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 35m	10:25	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Birmingham (Bearwood), Hagley Road	1h 5m	20:20	Gloucester	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	02:45	Gloucester	No tags
Bus	05:00	Coach Station	1h 45m	06:45	Gloucester	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Gloucester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

56mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £22	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £45	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h	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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

National Express Birmingham Gloucester recent customer reviews

Very good trip all in all couldn't have asked for a better journey

John W.

7 November 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Gloucester?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Bearwood

C - Birmingham Airport

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Gloucester

What's the distance between Birmingham and Gloucester by coach?
The distance between Birmingham and Gloucester by coach is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
How can I get from Birmingham to Gloucester without driving?
You can travel to Gloucester from Birmingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£6

19/11

£13

Today

£6

21/11

£9

22/11

£7

23/11

£7

24/11

£7

25/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Gloucester was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £23 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, 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.