Find coaches from Edinburgh to Gloucester

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Next departures from Edinburgh to Gloucester on 26 August
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Flixbus
Bus Station
Gloucester (Transport Hub)CheapestFastest
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Gloucester (Transport Hub)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Gloucester

Bus
Average priceUS$45 - US$195Average duration14h 50m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$121 - US$393Average duration5h 53m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$59 - US$59Average duration7h 30m
19kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Edinburgh to Gloucester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gloucester. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 30mAverage duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Edinburgh to Gloucester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$96
Average bus trip duration14h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:05
Distance285 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Edinburgh to Gloucester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Edinburgh - Gloucester

  1. What's the distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester by coach?

    The distance between Edinburgh and Gloucester by coach is approximately 285 miles (460 km).

  2. How can I travel from Edinburgh to Gloucester avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
23/08
US$92
24/08
US$129
Today
No data
26/08
US$100
27/08
US$74
28/08
US$77
29/08
US$93
30/08
US$72
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Gloucester was searched and found on 30 Aug 2025 with a price of US$72

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

You can expect to pay from US$72 to US$152 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Gloucester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$72, which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Edinburgh to Gloucester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Gloucester.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Edinburgh to Gloucester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Edinburgh by bus?

Bus from Gloucester to Edinburgh

You can also go to Gloucester by train

Train from Edinburgh to Gloucester

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